2026 NPPES data Speech-Language Pathologist NPI 1972908267 SPEECH THERAPTIST LA
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KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA

Speech-Language Pathologist in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA is a Speech-Language Pathologist in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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What does the federal data show about KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/29/2014

NPI 1972908267

Primary specialty

Speech-Language Pathologist

High-volume

188,278 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Alabama

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

Alabama providers

Speech-Language Pathologist share within Alabama

1. Speech-Language Pathologist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Speech-Language Pathologist share within Alabama

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).

KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Speech-Language Pathologist provider holding SPEECH THERAPTIST LA credentials at 3105 INDEPENDENCE DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35209, with a listed phone of (205) 803-2210. NPI 1972908267 was issued on 10/29/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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

3105 INDEPENDENCE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209

Provider Details

NPI 1972908267
Specialty Speech-Language Pathologist
Credentials SPEECH THERAPTIST LA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/29/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ALABAMA NEUROLOGY ASSOCIATES
BIRMINGHAM, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Speech-Language Pathologist Overview

How KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA 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 Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA's specialty?
KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA specializes in Speech-Language Pathologist and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: SPEECH THERAPTIST LA.
Where is KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA located?
KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA is located at 3105 INDEPENDENCE DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35209. Phone: (205) 803-2210.
What is KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA's NPI number?
KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972908267, issued on 10/29/2014.
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 KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA accept Medicare?
KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA's credentials?
KATHLEEN SMITH, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA's NPI is 1972908267 with credentials SPEECH THERAPTIST LA. 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.

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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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