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A Step Closer

Speech-Language Pathologist in Laredo, TX · enumerated 2011 · authorized official Laura Lopez, Slp/ Manager.

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National Provider Identifier

1225333412

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name A Step Closer
Practice address 4401 Hwy 359, Suites 4 & 5, Laredo, TX, 78043
Phone (956) 740-2161
Enumeration date Jan 19, 2011
Last updated in NPPES Feb 16, 2011

Taxonomy & classification

235Z00000X Speech-Language Pathologist Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers · License 103557 (TX) Primary

Authorized official

Name Laura Lopez
Title Slp/ Manager
Phone (956) 740-2161

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What is a Type 2 NPI?
A Type 2 NPI identifies an organization (group practice, hospital, pharmacy, lab), while Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers. Organizations bill under their Type 2 NPI.
What type of organization is A Step Closer?
A Step Closer is registered in NPPES as a Speech-Language Pathologist (its primary provider taxonomy).

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2011-02-16.