KATHERINE LEIGH BABUKA MS, CCC-SLP
NPI 1619693504
Speech-Language Pathologist in Kings Mountain, NC

Q: What is Katherine Babuka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Babuka is 1619693504. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2022.

Q: What is Katherine Babuka's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Babuka was last updated on May 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.

Active since October 13, 2022

502 W KING ST, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086(855) 983-0488 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2025, Oct 13, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Katherine Leigh Babuka Ms, Ccc-slp NPPES

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

KATHERINE LEIGH BABUKA MS, CCC-SLP (NPI 1619693504) is an individual speech-language pathologist provider in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (30003869) and active in the NPI registry since October 2022.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619693504

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy235Z00000X

Provider Legal NameKATHERINE LEIGH BABUKACredential: MS, CCC-SLP

Location Address502 W KING STKings Mountain, NC 28086-3362

Mailing Address502 W King StKings Mountain, NC 28086-3362 · (607) 793-1572

Phone(855) 983-0488

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2022

Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2025

✔ NPI 1619693504 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 NC · 30003869✔ Licensed in NY · 032399✔ Licensed in MA · 100598

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.

502 W KING ST, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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)

Katherine Leigh Babuka Ms, Ccc-slp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Kidology, Inc

18 mi

Physical Therapist

1244 N FLINT STREET
Lincolnton, NC 28092

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
55 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1730591991 (855) 983-0488

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 13

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

BETSY PEREZ-LUNA MA

Speech-Language Pathologist

502 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

Cleveland County (855) 983-0488

SOUTHERN CLINICS AND URGENT CARE PA

Family Medicine

502 W KING ST, LL 20
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

Cleveland County (704) 865-2755

MOLLY WHITWORTH CARPENTER OTR

Occupational Therapist

502 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

Cleveland County (855) 983-0488

KAYLA VITALI

Speech-Language Pathologist

502 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

Cleveland County (855) 983-0488

CHRISTIAN G ANDERSON MD PA

Internal Medicine

502 W KING ST, SUITE 100
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

Cleveland County (704) 734-0576

MEREDITH ROSOL

Occupational Therapist

502 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

Cleveland County (855) 983-0488

LUISA FERNANDA MORALES LCSWA

Social Worker (Clinical)

502 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

Cleveland County (704) 874-1900

CLEVELAND HEALTH VENTURES LLC

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

502 W KING ST, SUITE B
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

Cleveland County (980) 487-2299

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 Katherine Babuka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Babuka is 1619693504. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2022.

Where is Katherine Babuka located?

Katherine Babuka practices at 502 W King St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. The listed phone number is (855) 983-0488.

What is Katherine Babuka's specialty?

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

Is Katherine Babuka enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Babuka is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Katherine Babuka's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katherine Babuka reassigns Medicare benefits to Kidology, Inc (Lincolnton, NC). 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 Katherine Babuka's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Katherine Babuka accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Katherine Babuka 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 Katherine Babuka was last updated on May 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.