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MELISSA MARIE DEFACIO MA, CCC-SLP
NPI 1528498904
Speech-Language Pathologist in Tacoma, WA

Active since November 20, 2013
535 DOCK ST, SUITE 104, TACOMA, WA 98402(253) 874-9300(206) 374-2533 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Melissa Marie Defacio Ma, Ccc-slp NPPES

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

MELISSA MARIE DEFACIO MA, CCC-SLP (NPI 1528498904) is an individual speech-language pathologist provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (LL60405675) and active in the NPI registry since November 2013.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528498904
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy235Z00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA MARIE DEFACIOCredential: MA, CCC-SLP
Location Address535 DOCK ST, SUITE 104Tacoma, WA 98402-4614
Mailing Address18155 Marine View Dr SwNormandy Park, WA 98166-3839 · (253) 874-9300 · Fax (206) 374-2533
Phone(253) 874-9300
Fax(206) 374-2533
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2013
✔ NPI 1528498904 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
License✔ Licensed in WA · LL60405675
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.
535 DOCK ST, Tacoma, WA 98402
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Accepted Insurance

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

TEHREEM KHOKHAR CF
Speech-Language Pathologist
535 DOCK ST
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 874-9300
MRS. AMANDA KRASOWSKI M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
535 DOCK ST, 104
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 874-9300
COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE AND SPEECH SERVICES, INC.
Speech-Language Pathologist
535 DOCK ST, 104
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 874-9300
MISS MEGAN ANNE BRANDKAMP CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
535 DOCK ST, #104
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 874-9300

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 Melissa Defacio's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Defacio is 1528498904. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2013.

Where is Melissa Defacio located?

Melissa Defacio practices at 535 Dock St Suite 104, Tacoma, WA 98402. The listed phone number is (253) 874-9300.

What is Melissa Defacio's specialty?

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

What insurance does Melissa Defacio accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Melissa Defacio 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 Melissa Defacio was last updated on November 20, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.