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Dr. James Ira Sowders, OD
Optometrist in Bedford, IN · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1174546741
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. James Ira Sowders
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address 1615 O St, Bedford, IN, 47421
Phone (812) 275-6155
Fax (812) 278-9405
Enumeration date Jul 25, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Nov 26, 2008
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000000223127 | Other | IN | ANTHEM |
| 100166710A | Medicaid | IN | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does James Sowders practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Bedford, IN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for James Sowders?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for James Sowders is 1174546741, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Other providers at this practice address
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