Taxonomy code

235Z00000X: Speech-Language Pathologist

235Z00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Speech-Language Pathologist, in the Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers group.

Code details

Code
235Z00000X
Grouping
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Classification
Speech-Language Pathologist
Specialization
None (this is the general classification code)
Display name
Speech-Language Pathologist
Used by
Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC 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.

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Choosing a taxonomy code

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