Provider Profile
Joseph W. Sowka, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sowka
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Joseph W. Sowka, O.D. practices in Venice, FL. Joseph graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1989. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 1,141 Medicare patients across 1,339 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (941) 480-2135
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1360 E VENICE AVE
Venice, FL 34285
1800 S McCall Rd
Englewood, FL 34223
14844 Tamiami Trl
North Port, FL 34287
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Astigmatism
- Dry eye
- Nearsightedness
- Pink eye
- Presbyopia
Contact lens issues
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
- Keratoconus
- Pterygium
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
- Corneal ulcer
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
- Chalazion
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Eyelash Lice or Dandruff
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
Tear duct issues
- Blocked tear duct
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Contact lens fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
- Stye Removal
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,339 services · 1,141 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
71 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
430 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
106 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
83 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
68 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
62 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
404 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
84 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometrists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Venice 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Joseph W. Sowka specialize in?
Joseph W. Sowka is an optometrist in Venice, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Joseph W. Sowka located?
Joseph W. Sowka is listed at 1360 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Joseph W. Sowka's phone number?
The number on file is (941) 480-2135. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joseph W. Sowka's NPI number?
Joseph W. Sowka's National Provider Identifier is 1629143938. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Joseph W. Sowka train?
Joseph W. Sowka attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph W. Sowka been practicing?
Joseph W. Sowka has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Joseph W. Sowka do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph W. Sowka performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of eyelashes using forceps; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph W. Sowka confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph W. Sowka. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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