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Active NPI 1386473163 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Ava M. Smith , MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist • Hilo, HI

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Ava Smith, MS, CCC-SLP is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist practicing in Hilo, HI. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2024, Ava Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2148 AWAPUHI STREET.

Ava Smith does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2148 Awapuhi Street

Hilo, HI 967205290

Telephone 8083658128
Fax 8089616383
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Wala-Au Therapy Llc Facility NPI 1306468806

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Speech-Language Pathologist in Hilo, HI

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -11.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.3 Yrs
State Avg: 13.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
30 Specialists

Practicing in Hilo, HI (572 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Hilo Specialty Average (13.3 Years) 13.3 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-21
Speech-Language Pathologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 235Z00000X

State License HI SP

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.

Speech-Language Pathologist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 235Z00000X

State License CO PSLP.0001352

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

12 Associated Practitioners
Karen Larsen-Kalla

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1124942479
Stephanie Mullin , MHS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1205112000

MHS, Speech-Language Pathologist (Certificate of Clinical Competence)

Susan Graff , MSPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1245392547

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Laura Seymour , MS OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1336572338

MSOTR, L

Sydney Wang , MS

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1386046910

Master of Science

Stephanie Kam , MS CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1437802543

MSCCCSLP

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 21, 2026

Registered at 2148 AWAPUHI STREET, HILO, HI 967205290 (Tel: 8083658128)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 21, 2026

Registered at 34 SHEA RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 021401218 (Tel: 6178239582)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 21, 2026

Recorded as AVA SMITH, MS, CCC-SLP

NPI Profile Active July 30, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 30, 2024

Registered at 1931 65TH AVE STE C, GREELEY, CO 806347946 (Tel: 9703055070)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 30, 2024

Registered at 2179 SKYS END DR APT B5, WINDSOR, CO 805504998 (Tel: 6178239582)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 30, 2024

Recorded as AVA SMITH

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 30, 2024

Speech-Language Pathologist (License #PSLP.0001352 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 30, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1386473163
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 30, 2024
Last Update: May 21, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

34 Shea Rd

Cambridge, MA 021401218

Phone: 6178239582

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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