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Dessie Athens, O.D.

Optometrist in Palo Alto, CA · enumerated 2006.

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

National Provider Identifier

1598853103

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Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dessie Athens

Credential O.D.

Sex Female

Practice address 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

Phone (650) 321-4121

Enumeration date Oct 10, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Jun 12, 2020

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License OPT8660T (CA) 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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Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1598853103 is active (record last updated 2020-06-12).

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2020-06-12.