Melissa Friend, SLP
NPI 1295184612 · Speech-Language Pathologist · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Qualified Speech Language Pathologist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Friend, SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1295184612).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295184612
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Speech-Language PathologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- Credential
- SLP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 6977 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5155 Bradenton Ave Ste 150Dublin, OH 43017-7548Phone: (614) 263-5151Fax: (614) 263-5365
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-07
- Last updated
- 2021-11-08
- Certified
- 2021-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Friend's NPI number?
- Melissa Friend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295184612, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Friend's specialty?
- Melissa Friend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Speech-Language Pathologist (Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers).
- Where is Melissa Friend located?
- Melissa Friend's practice location on file with NPPES is 510 E North Broadway St, Columbus, OH 43214-4114.
- What is Melissa Friend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Friend is (614) 263-5151.
- Does Melissa Friend accept Medicare?
- Melissa Friend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Friend's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Friend's NPI (1295184612) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.