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A STEP AHEAD IN PIERCE COUNTY
NPI 1306815824
Speech-Language Pathologist in Tacoma, WA

Active since March 16, 2006
8717 S HOSMER ST, STE A, TACOMA, WA 98444(253) 471-2727(253) 471-2730 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About A Step Ahead In Pierce County NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

A STEP AHEAD IN PIERCE COUNTY (NPI 1306815824) is a healthcare organization registered as a speech-language pathologist in Tacoma, Washington and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. The organization lists Candace N Watkins, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306815824
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy235Z00000X
Legal Business NameA STEP AHEAD IN PIERCE COUNTY
Location Address8717 S HOSMER ST, STE ATacoma, WA 98444-1819
Mailing Address8717 S Hosmer St, Ste ATacoma, WA 98444-1819 · (253) 471-2727 · Fax (253) 471-2730
Phone(253) 471-2727
Fax(253) 471-2730
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCandace N WatkinsExecutive Director · (253) 471-2727
Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 2013
✔ NPI 1306815824 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySpeech-Language PathologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code235Z00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · LL60121171
Definition
The speech-language pathologist is the professional who engages in clinical services, prevention, advocacy, education, administration, and research in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span from infancy through geriatrics. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical impairments and disorders related to communication and swallowing in the areas of speech sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language (comprehension and expression), cognition, and feeding and swallowing.
Also ListedPhysical TherapistTaxonomy 225100000X · License PT00000523 (WA)
Also ListedOccupational Therapist · PediatricsTaxonomy 225XP0200X · License OT00001455 (WA)
8717 S HOSMER ST, Tacoma, WA 98444
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid7125321WA
Medicaid7133432WA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MR. JEREMIAH THUNDERWALKER SAUCIER SUDP
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
8717 S HOSMER ST
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 473-7474
TESS BARRETT
Speech-Language Pathologist
8717 S HOSMER ST
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 531-8873
CORNELIA M GERDE GRANT M.A., PT
Physical Therapist
8717 S HOSMER ST, STE A
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 471-2727
CROSSROADS TREATMENT CENTER INC
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
8717 S HOSMER ST
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 473-7474
SHEILA MARIE ALLEN O.T.
Occupational Therapist
8717 S HOSMER ST, SUITE A
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 471-2727
SHERYL GAYLE JAKOBSEN MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
8717 S HOSMER ST, SUITE A
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 471-2727
CURTIS REX GODFREY SUDP
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
8717 S HOSMER ST
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 473-7474
CROSSROADS TREATMENT CENTER
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
8717 S HOSMER ST
TACOMA, WA 98444
Pierce County (253) 473-7474

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is A Step Ahead In Pierce County's NPI number?

The NPI number for A Step Ahead In Pierce County is 1306815824. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2006.

Where is A Step Ahead In Pierce County located?

A Step Ahead In Pierce County is located at 8717 S Hosmer St Ste A, Tacoma, WA 98444. The listed phone number is (253) 471-2727.

What is A Step Ahead In Pierce County's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Speech-Language Pathologist with taxonomy code 235Z00000X.

What insurance does A Step Ahead In Pierce County accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list A Step Ahead In Pierce County as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for A Step Ahead In Pierce County was last updated on March 6, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.