2026 NPPES data Speech-Language Pathologist NPI 1497915656 MS CCC
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LEA BENDER, MS CCC

Speech-Language Pathologist in ABERDEEN, South Dakota. 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 reveals: LEA BENDER, MS CCC is a Speech-Language Pathologist ([object Object]) practicing in ABERDEEN, South Dakota .

What stands out: LEA BENDER, MS CCC specializes in Speech-Language Pathologist and practices in ABERDEEN, South Dakota, 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.

LEA BENDER, MS CCC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/11/2008

NPI 1497915656

Primary specialty

Speech-Language Pathologist

High-volume

188,278 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Speech-Language Pathologist compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Speech-Language Pathologist share within South Dakota

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

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.

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LEA BENDER, MS CCC is a Speech-Language Pathologist provider practicing in ABERDEEN, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MS CCC. NPI: 1497915656. 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.

LEA BENDER, MS CCC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Speech-Language Pathologist provider holding MS CCC credentials at 1200 S JAY ST, ABERDEEN, SD, 57401, with a listed phone of (605) 626-3359. NPI 1497915656 was issued on 06/11/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENDER 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

1200 S JAY ST
ABERDEEN, SD 57401

Provider Details

NPI 1497915656
Specialty Speech-Language Pathologist
Credentials MS CCC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/11/2008

Speech-Language Pathologist Overview

How LEA BENDER, MS CCC 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 South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BENDER.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEA BENDER, MS CCC's specialty?
LEA BENDER, MS CCC specializes in Speech-Language Pathologist and practices in ABERDEEN, South Dakota. Credentials: MS CCC.
Where is LEA BENDER, MS CCC located?
LEA BENDER, MS CCC is located at 1200 S JAY ST, ABERDEEN, SD, 57401. Phone: (605) 626-3359.
What is LEA BENDER, MS CCC's NPI number?
LEA BENDER, MS CCC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497915656, issued on 06/11/2008.
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 LEA BENDER, MS CCC accept Medicare?
LEA BENDER, MS CCC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEA BENDER, MS CCC's credentials?
LEA BENDER, MS CCC's NPI is 1497915656 with credentials MS CCC. 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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