2026 NPPES data Speech-Language Pathologist NPI 1356224489
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LACIE GRINDSTAFF

Speech-Language Pathologist in HICKORY, North Carolina. 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

LACIE GRINDSTAFF is a Speech-Language Pathologist in HICKORY, North Carolina, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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What does the federal data show about LACIE GRINDSTAFF?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2025

NPI 1356224489

Primary specialty

Speech-Language Pathologist

High-volume

188,278 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Speech-Language Pathologist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Speech-Language Pathologist share within North Carolina

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

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).

LACIE GRINDSTAFF appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Speech-Language Pathologist provider at 1880 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC, 28601, with a listed phone of (704) 799-6824. NPI 1356224489 was issued on 07/28/2025. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRINDSTAFF 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

1880 N CENTER ST
HICKORY, NC 28601

Provider Details

NPI 1356224489
Specialty Speech-Language Pathologist
Gender Not reported
NPI Issued 07/28/2025

Speech-Language Pathologist Overview

How LACIE GRINDSTAFF 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 North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GRINDSTAFF.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LACIE GRINDSTAFF's specialty?
LACIE GRINDSTAFF specializes in Speech-Language Pathologist and practices in HICKORY, North Carolina.
Where is LACIE GRINDSTAFF located?
LACIE GRINDSTAFF is located at 1880 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC, 28601. Phone: (704) 799-6824.
What is LACIE GRINDSTAFF's NPI number?
LACIE GRINDSTAFF's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356224489, issued on 07/28/2025.
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 LACIE GRINDSTAFF accept Medicare?
LACIE GRINDSTAFF appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LACIE GRINDSTAFF's credentials?
LACIE GRINDSTAFF's NPI is 1356224489. 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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