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DEBRA W BANKSTON CCC/SLP
NPI 1649458597
Speech-Language Pathologist in Lufkin, TX

Active since February 02, 2008
4100 S MEDFORD DR STE 208, LUFKIN, TX 75901(936) 639-3007(936) 639-3012 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Debra W Bankston Ccc/slp NPPES

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

DEBRA W BANKSTON CCC/SLP (NPI 1649458597) is an individual speech-language pathologist provider in Lufkin, Texas, licensed in Texas (12719) and active in the NPI registry since February 2008.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649458597
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy235Z00000X
Provider Legal NameDEBRA W BANKSTONCredential: CCC/SLP
Location Address4100 S MEDFORD DR STE 208Lufkin, TX 75901
Mailing Address3416 E Denman Ave Ste 11Lufkin, TX 75901-6760 · (936) 639-3007
Phone(936) 639-3007
Fax(936) 639-3012
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 2, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 2018
✔ NPI 1649458597 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 TX · 12719
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.
4100 S MEDFORD DR STE 208, Lufkin, TX 75901
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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 Texas.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)

Debra W Bankston Ccc/slp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Professional Speech & Language Services, PLLC
2.8 mi
Speech-Language Pathologist
4100 S MEDFORD DR STE 208
Lufkin, TX 75901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093993941 (936) 639-3007

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 2

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

PROFESSIONAL SPEECH & LANGUAGE SERVICES, PLLC
Speech-Language Pathologist
4100 S MEDFORD DR STE 208
LUFKIN, TX 75901
Angelina County (936) 639-3007
ANITA K SCOGGINS CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4100 S MEDFORD DR STE 208
LUFKIN, TX 75901
Angelina County (936) 639-3007

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 Debra Bankston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Debra Bankston is 1649458597. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2008.

Where is Debra Bankston located?

Debra Bankston practices at 4100 S Medford Dr Ste 208, Lufkin, TX 75901. The listed phone number is (936) 639-3007.

What is Debra Bankston's specialty?

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

Is Debra Bankston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Debra Bankston is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Debra Bankston's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Debra Bankston reassigns Medicare benefits to Professional Speech & Language Services, PLLC (Lufkin, TX). 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 Debra Bankston's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Debra Bankston accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Debra Bankston 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 Debra Bankston was last updated on July 23, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.