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Dr. Tarah Ruth Desatoff, OD

Optometrist in Wasilla, AK · enumerated 2019.

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

National Provider Identifier

1497317168

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Tarah Ruth Desatoff

Credential OD

Sex Female

Practice address 1001 S Knik Goose Bay Rd, Wasilla, AK, 99654

Phone (907) 631-7640

Enumeration date Jul 2, 2019

Last updated in NPPES Jul 2, 2019

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License PENDING (AK) 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 is the NPI number for Tarah Desatoff?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Tarah Desatoff is 1497317168, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does Tarah Desatoff practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Wasilla, AK. 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 2019-07-02.