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Karen J Browns

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist/Technologist in Independence, MO · enumerated 2007 · practices at Linda Hickey.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1659495000

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Karen J Browns
Sex Female
Practice address 10601 E 35th Ter S, Independence, MO, 64052
Phone (816) 358-1953
Enumeration date Mar 19, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Jul 26, 2007

Taxonomy & licenses

235500000X Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist/Technologist Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers Primary

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What is the NPI number for Karen Browns?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Karen Browns is 1659495000, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Karen Browns practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Independence, MO. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-26.