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First Words Speech Therapy

Early Intervention Provider Agency in La Porte, IN · enumerated 2010 · authorized official Alisha Puckett, Speech Pathologist.

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

National Provider Identifier

1558676510

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name First Words Speech Therapy
Practice address 4821 W Joliet Rd, La Porte, IN, 46350
Enumeration date Aug 15, 2010
Last updated in NPPES Aug 15, 2010

Taxonomy & classification

252Y00000X Early Intervention Provider Agency Agencies Primary

Authorized official

Name Alisha Puckett
Title Speech Pathologist

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for First Words Speech Therapy?
The NPI for First Words Speech Therapy is 1558676510, a Type 2 (organization) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Who is the authorized official for First Words Speech Therapy?
NPPES lists Alisha Puckett (Speech Pathologist) as the authorized official for this organization.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2010-08-15.