TALIFA TALIFA, BDS
Public Health Dentistry in PAGO PAGO, American Samoa. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.
What stands out: TALIFA TALIFA, BDS specializes in Public Health Dentistry and practices in PAGO PAGO, American Samoa, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.
TALIFA TALIFA, BDS at a glance
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialty distribution in American Samoa
How Public Health Dentistry compares to other specialties among American Samoa providers
Public Health Dentistry share within American Samoa
Public Health Dentistry is one of the more visible NUCC categories in American Samoa
Each bar reflects the share of in-state providers whose primary NUCC taxonomy matches the specialty. Long tail of ~690 NUCC codes folded into "Other" to keep the comparison legible.
Specialty board-certification context
Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Public Health Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)
- Est. board-certified rate
- 78%
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Est. board-certified rate (Public Health Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate
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Specialty board-certified rate — Public Health Dentistry estimate
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TALIFA TALIFA, BDS is a Public Health Dentistry provider practicing in PAGO PAGO, American Samoa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: BDS. NPI: 1124426333. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.
TALIFA TALIFA, BDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Public Health Dentistry provider holding BDS credentials at 3965 TAFUNA PETESA ROAD, PAGO PAGO, AS, 96799, with a listed phone of (684) 699-6380. NPI 1124426333 was issued on 12/22/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TALIFA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.
Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Public Health Dentistry providers operate outside Part D entirely.
Public Health Dentistry is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,104 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 84 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1124426333 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Public Health Dentistry |
| Credentials | BDS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/22/2014 |
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How TALIFA TALIFA, BDS fits within the Public Health Dentistry landscape nationally.
Nearby Public Health Dentistry Providers in American Samoa
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Data Sources
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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