Dr Joseph William Sowka, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Venice, FL

Dr Joseph William Sowka, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Venice, Florida. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Center For Sight Pl and his current practice location is 1360 E Venice Ave, Venice, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (941) 480-2135.

Dr Joseph William Sowka is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC2394) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1629143938.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph William Sowka, OD
1360 E Venice Ave,
Venice, FL 34285-9066
(941) 480-2135
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph William Sowka
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location1360 E Venice Ave, Venice, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joseph William Sowka attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629143938
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951450501
  • Enrollment ID: I20090601000427

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph William Sowka such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629143938NPI-NPPES
078860100MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC2394 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Center For Sight Pl165834029452

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Joseph William Sowka allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCenter For Sight Pl
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386718468
PECOS PAC ID: 1658340294
Enrollment ID: O20040929001217

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Joseph William Sowka is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph William Sowka, OD
1360 E Venice Ave,
Venice, FL 34285-9066

Ph: (941) 480-2135
Dr Joseph William Sowka, OD
1360 E Venice Ave,
Venice, FL 34285-9066

Ph: (941) 480-2135

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