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Howard Scott Garb, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in Tyler, TX · enumerated 2005.

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

National Provider Identifier

1427047042

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Howard Scott Garb
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 1136 E Grande Blvd, Tyler, TX, 75703
Phone (903) 592-5601
Fax (903) 595-3304
Enumeration date Oct 17, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Dec 9, 2016

Taxonomy & licenses

207Y00000X Otolaryngology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License J4137 (TX) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
129799601 Medicaid TX -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Howard Garb?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Howard Garb is 1427047042, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Howard Garb practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Tyler, TX. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2016-12-09.