Dr Tarah Ruth Desatoff, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Wasilla, AK

Dr Tarah Ruth Desatoff, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Wasilla, Alaska. She went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Southcentral Foundation and her current practice location is 1001 S Knik Goose Bay Rd, Wasilla, Alaska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 631-7640.

Dr Tarah Ruth Desatoff is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number PENDING) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1497317168.

Contact Information

Dr Tarah Ruth Desatoff, OD
1001 S Knik Goose Bay Rd,
Wasilla, AK 99654-8083
(907) 631-7640
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Tarah Ruth Desatoff
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience5 Years
Location1001 S Knik Goose Bay Rd, Wasilla, Alaska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Tarah Ruth Desatoff attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497317168
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/02/2019
  • Last Update Date: 07/02/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557698511
  • Enrollment ID: I20190814000048

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tarah Ruth Desatoff such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497317168NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist PENDING (Alaska)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southcentral Foundation5496663627112

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Tarah Ruth Desatoff allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAlaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437189339
PECOS PAC ID: 6709780265
Enrollment ID: O20031125000772
Provider NameSeldovia Village Tribe
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336178847
PECOS PAC ID: 8820072200
Enrollment ID: O20040614001701
Provider NameSouthcentral Foundation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780614263
PECOS PAC ID: 5496663627
Enrollment ID: O20051027000416

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Tarah Ruth Desatoff is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Tarah Ruth Desatoff, OD
7033 E Tudor Rd,
Anchorage, AK 99507-1262

Ph: (907) 729-6799
Dr Tarah Ruth Desatoff, OD
1001 S Knik Goose Bay Rd,
Wasilla, AK 99654-8083

Ph: (907) 631-7640

Reviews and Comments


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The Eye Guys
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Phone: 907-376-3917    Fax: 907-376-3967
Austin Anderson, OD
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Lynn J Coon, O.D.
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Phone: 907-373-0225    Fax: 907-373-7776
Dr. Lauren Kanemi Evans, O.D.
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Phone: 907-376-2020    Fax: 907-357-3937
Alaska Eye Care Centers, Apc
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1700 E Parks Hwy # 300, Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: 907-376-5266    Fax: 907-373-1887
Holm Vision
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1320 S Countrywood Dr, Wasilla, AK 99623
Phone: 316-209-0142    

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