What is Joseph Sowka's NPI number?

Joseph Sowka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629143938, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What is Joseph Sowka's specialty?

Joseph Sowka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).

Where is Joseph Sowka located?

Joseph Sowka's practice location on file with NPPES is 1360 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285-9066.

What is Joseph Sowka's phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Sowka is (941) 480-2135.

Does Joseph Sowka accept Medicare?

Joseph Sowka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.

Is Joseph Sowka's NPI active?

Yes — Joseph Sowka's NPI (1629143938) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-24.

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Joseph Sowka, O.D.

NPI 1629143938 · Optometrist · Venice, FL

Joseph Sowka, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Venice, FL (NPI 1629143938).

Provider details

NPI number: 1629143938
Entity type: Individual
Primary specialty: OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Credential: O.D.
Sex: Male
Sole proprietor: No
License: OPC2394 (FL)

Practice location

1360 E Venice Ave

Venice, FL 34285-9066

Phone: (941) 480-2135

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Mailing address

1360 E Venice Ave

Venice, FL 34285-9066

Specialties & taxonomies

OptometristPrimary152W00000XLicense OPC2394 (FL)
Eye and Vision Services Providers

Additional practice locations (2)

1800 S Mccall Rd
Englewood, FL 34223-4958
Phone: (941) 480-2135
14844 Tamiami Trl
North Port, FL 34287-2701
Phone: (941) 480-2135

Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)

Profile Score

Detailed profile(96/100 index)

A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.

Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,339 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)

Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.

What this provider does (Medicare)

Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.

Service (HCPCS)	Medicare services	Typical Medicare-allowed (2024)
Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014	430	$120
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213	404	$89
Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083	106	$60
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	84	$126
New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004	83	$143
Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761	71	$112

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Latanoprost	284	98
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol	120	38
Timolol Maleate	44	13
Prednisolone Acetate	43	35
Brimonidine Tartrate	42	17
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth	36	28
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol	24

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$21,782 across 33 records (Open Payments 2024)

Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.

Enumerated: 2006-11-21
Last updated: 2022-02-24
Certified: 2022-02-24

Frequently asked questions

What is Joseph Sowka's NPI number?: Joseph Sowka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629143938, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
What is Joseph Sowka's specialty?: Joseph Sowka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
Where is Joseph Sowka located?: Joseph Sowka's practice location on file with NPPES is 1360 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285-9066.
What is Joseph Sowka's phone number?: The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Sowka is (941) 480-2135.
Does Joseph Sowka accept Medicare?: Joseph Sowka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
Is Joseph Sowka's NPI active?: Yes — Joseph Sowka's NPI (1629143938) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-24.

Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.

What this provider does (Medicare)

Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.

Service (HCPCS)	Medicare services	Typical Medicare-allowed (2024)
Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014	430	$120
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213	404	$89
Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083	106	$60
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	84	$126
New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004	83	$143
Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761	71	$112

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Latanoprost	284	98
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol	120	38
Timolol Maleate	44	13
Prednisolone Acetate	43	35
Brimonidine Tartrate	42	17
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth	36	28
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol	24

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$21,782 across 33 records (Open Payments 2024)

Provider details

Practice location

Mailing address

Specialties & taxonomies

Additional practice locations (2)

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments

Registry dates

Frequently asked questions

Specialties & taxonomies

Additional practice locations (2)

Frequently asked questions

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments