Norman Means, M.D.
NPI 1871798892 · Family Medicine Physician · Bluffton, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Norman Means, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Bluffton, IN (NPI 1871798892).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871798892
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35130872 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$130 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 506 S Main StRockford, OH 45882-9228Phone: (419) 363-3008Fax: (419) 363-2093
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-19
- Last updated
- 2019-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Norman Means's NPI number?
- Norman Means's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871798892, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Norman Means's specialty?
- Norman Means is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Norman Means located?
- Norman Means's practice location on file with NPPES is 125 E Cherry St, Bluffton, IN 46714-2002.
- What is Norman Means's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Norman Means is (260) 919-3470.
- Does Norman Means accept Medicare?
- Norman Means is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Norman Means's NPI active?
- Yes — Norman Means's NPI (1871798892) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.