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AVA M. SMITH MS, CCC-SLP
NPI 1386473163
Speech-Language Pathologist in Hilo, HI

Active since July 30, 2024
2148 AWAPUHI STREET, HILO, HI 96720(808) 365-8128(808) 961-6383 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 21, 2026, Jul 30, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Ava M. Smith Ms, Ccc-slp NPPES

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

AVA M. SMITH MS, CCC-SLP (NPI 1386473163) is an individual speech-language pathologist provider in Hilo, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (SP) and active in the NPI registry since July 2024. She is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386473163
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy235Z00000X
Provider Legal NameAVA M. SMITHCredential: MS, CCC-SLP
Location Address2148 AWAPUHI STREETHilo, HI 96720-5290
Mailing Address34 Shea RdCambridge, MA 02140-1218 · (617) 823-9582
Phone(808) 365-8128
Fax(808) 961-6383
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateMay 21, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1386473163 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpeech-Language PathologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code235Z00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in HI · SP✔ Licensed in CO · PSLP.0001352
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.
2148 AWAPUHI STREET, Hilo, HI 96720
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMSA.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ava M. Smith Ms, Ccc-slp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6002386943
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260601002674

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ava Smith reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Wala-Au Therapy LLC
Same address
Hearing and Speech
2148 AWAPUHI STREET
Hilo, HI 96720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306468806 (808) 365-8128

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

WALA-AU THERAPY LLC
Clinic/Center (Hearing and Speech)
2148 AWAPUHI STREET
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 365-8128
LAURA A SEYMOUR MS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
2148 AWAPUHI STREET
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 365-8128
MISS SYDNEY KAPUAMEALANI WANG M.S.
Speech-Language Pathologist
2148 AWAPUHI STREET
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 365-8128
STEPHANIE L KAM MS CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2148 AWAPUHI STREET
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 365-8218
ESSIE J JENNINGS MS CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2148 AWAPUHI STREET
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 365-8128
EMI C PRESTON MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2148 AWAPUHI STREET
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 365-8128
MS. KIMBERLY C KOGA MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2148 AWAPUHI STREET
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 365-8128
MOTOKO MATSUMOTO M.A. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2148 AWAPUHI STREET
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 365-8128

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 Ava Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ava Smith is 1386473163. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2024.

Where is Ava Smith located?

Ava Smith practices at 2148 Awapuhi Street, Hilo, HI 96720. The listed phone number is (808) 365-8128.

What is Ava Smith's specialty?

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

Is Ava Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ava Smith is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ava Smith's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ava Smith reassigns Medicare benefits to Wala-Au Therapy LLC (Hilo, HI). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ava Smith's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ava Smith accept?

Health plans from HMSA list Ava Smith 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 Ava Smith was last updated on May 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.