Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. John Forbes Garretson, MD
Pediatrics Physician in Vista, CA · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1477520302
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. John Forbes Garretson
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 1000 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, CA, 92084
Phone (760) 631-5000
Fax (760) 414-3795
Enumeration date Feb 28, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Nov 16, 2011
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
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
What specialty is John Garretson?
John Garretson is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Pediatrics Physician. 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 2011-11-16.