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Active NPI 1063221554 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Alaina Nicole Cruse , CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist • Tacoma, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Alaina Cruse, CCC-SLP is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 3 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2023, Alaina Cruse delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4301 S PINE ST STE 301.

Alaina Cruse is affiliated with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4301 S Pine St Ste 301

Tacoma, WA 984097206

Telephone 8006456799
Fax 2534766551

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2023

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Speech-Language Pathologist in Tacoma, WA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
3 Yrs -10.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.6 Yrs
State Avg: 12.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
143 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (4167 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% 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. Cruse (3 Years) 3 Yrs
Tacoma Specialty Average (13.6 Years) 13.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-02-14
Speech-Language Pathologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 235Z00000X

State License WA LL61601801

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 IN 22008798A

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington

4301 S Pine St, Tacoma, WA 984097206

Phone: 2534766500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
Kathryn Burns , LMHC

Counselor - Mental Health

NPI 1215305339

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Lisa Marfa , ST

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1255470183
Sarah Herron , LL

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1558400465
Allison Strong , MA, CCC

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1891970943

Master of Arts, Certificate of Clinical Competence

Stephanie Abutin , MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1902522444

Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathologist (Certificate of Clinical Competence)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 14, 2025

Registered at 4301 S PINE ST STE 301, TACOMA, WA 984097206 (Tel: 8006456799)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 14, 2025

Registered at 4301 S PINE ST STE 301, TACOMA, WA 984097206 (Tel: 8006456799)

NPI Profile Active December 30, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 30, 2024

Registered at 1300 N MAIN ST, RUSHVILLE, IN 461731198 (Tel: 7659327498)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 30, 2024

Registered at 13133 HIRSCH LN UNIT 203, FISHERS, IN 460377756 (Tel: 6312761113)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 30, 2024

Recorded as ALAINA CRUSE, CCC-SLP

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

Speech-Language Pathologist (License #22008798A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 30, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063221554
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 30, 2024
Last Update: February 14, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4301 S Pine St Ste 301

Tacoma, WA 984097206

Phone: 8006456799

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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