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Dr. Norman Garber, OD

Dr. Norman Garber is a Optometrist provider (Optometrist) practicing in Arlington, MA, registered in the NPPES registry with NPI 1962494708 since 2005. The credential OD stands for Doctor of Optometry.

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NPI 1962494708
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Norman Garber
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address 1365 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Arlington, MA, 02476
Phone 7816462300
Fax 7816462301
Enumeration date 2005-08-18
Last updated in NPPES 2007-07-08

Taxonomy & licenses

Taxonomy code Specialty Primary License State
152W00000X Optometrist Primary 2130 MA

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
994290 Other NETWORK HEALTH PLAN
0030064 Other NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN
W15165 Other MA BLUE CROSS
A14919 Other HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTH CA
36162 Other CHILDRENS MED SEC PLAN
0398535 Medicaid MA
523810 Other CIGNA
708326 Other MA TUFTS HEALTH PLAN
Copy-ready billing details
Provider: Norman Garber, OD
NPI: 1962494708
Taxonomy: 152W00000X (Optometrist)
Address: 1365 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Arlington, MA, 02476

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Norman Garber?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Norman Garber is 1962494708, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Norman Garber practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Arlington, MA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-11. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.