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Dr. Richard E. Sofinski, O.D.

Optometrist in Niles, IL · enumerated 2007.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1184847386

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Richard E. Sofinski
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 239 Golf Mill Ctr Ste 255, Niles, IL, 60714
Enumeration date Apr 10, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Mar 6, 2023

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 046-008267 (IL) Secondary
152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License TPOP19 (FL) Secondary
152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 009335 (NY) Secondary
152WC0802X Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 046-008267 (IL) Secondary
152WP0200X Pediatric Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 046-008267 (IL) Secondary
152WS0006X Sports Vision Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 046-008267 (IL) Secondary
152WX0102X Occupational Vision Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 046-008267 (IL) Secondary
152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 2332 (WI) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

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What specialty is Richard Sofinski?
Richard Sofinski is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-03-06.