2026 NPPES data Speech-Language Pathologist NPI 1144748237
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Heather Gustafson

Speech-Language Pathologist in Kewanee, Illinois. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 188,278 in Speech-Language Pathologist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration — see our methodology.

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What the federal data shows

Heather Gustafson is a Speech-Language Pathologist in Kewanee, Illinois, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

What does the federal data show about Heather Gustafson?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/08/2017

NPI 1144748237

Primary specialty

Speech-Language Pathologist

High-volume

188,278 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Speech-Language Pathologist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Largest specialties in Illinois (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker — 5.2%Clinical Social Worker5.2%Physical Therapist — 5%Physical Therapist5%Mental Health Counselor — 4.5%Mental Health Counselor4.5%Speech-Language Pathologist — 4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.2%Pharmacist — 4.1%Pharmacist4.1%
Largest specialties in Illinois (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Speech-Language Pathologist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Speech-Language Pathologist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Speech-Language Pathologist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Speech-Language Pathologist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Heather Gustafson appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Speech-Language Pathologist provider at 1401 LAKE ST, Kewanee, IL, 61443, with a listed phone of (309) 852-2449. NPI 1144748237 was issued on 09/08/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Gustafson 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 Speech-Language Pathologist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Speech-Language Pathologist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 188,278 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 323 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

1401 LAKE ST
Kewanee, IL 61443

Provider Details

NPI 1144748237
Specialty Speech-Language Pathologist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/08/2017

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Heather Gustafson. To verify Heather Gustafson's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Speech-Language Pathologist Overview

How Heather Gustafson fits within the Speech-Language Pathologist landscape nationally.

188,278
Speech-Language Pathologist Providers in US
55
States with Speech-Language Pathologist
323
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Speech-Language Pathologist Providers in Illinois

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gustafson.

Compare Speech-Language Pathologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Illinois medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Speech-Language Pathologist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only — they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heather Gustafson's specialty?
Heather Gustafson specializes in Speech-Language Pathologist and practices in Kewanee, Illinois.
Where is Heather Gustafson located?
Heather Gustafson is located at 1401 LAKE ST, Kewanee, IL, 61443. Phone: (309) 852-2449.
What is Heather Gustafson's NPI number?
Heather Gustafson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144748237, issued on 09/08/2017.
How many Speech-Language Pathologist providers are there in the US?
There are 188,278 Speech-Language Pathologist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Speech-Language Pathologist provider writes 323 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Heather Gustafson accept Medicare?
Heather Gustafson appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Gustafson's credentials?
Heather Gustafson's NPI is 1144748237. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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