First Words Inc
NPI 1891742771 · Speech-Language Pathologist · Northbrook, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
First Words Inc is a Speech-Language Pathologist organization in Northbrook, IL (NPI 1891742771).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891742771
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Speech-Language PathologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Jeffrey Stepen, President(847) 361-8808
- License
- 146006106 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
20 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)
- 2407 Illinois RoadNorthbrook, IL 60062-5240Phone: (847) 361-8808Fax: (847) 919-3940
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-27
- Last updated
- 2022-09-10
- Certified
- 2022-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is First Words Inc's NPI number?
- First Words Inc's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891742771, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is First Words Inc?
- First Words Inc is classified in the NPPES registry as Speech-Language Pathologist (Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers).
- Where is First Words Inc located?
- First Words Inc's practice location on file with NPPES is 2819 Shannon Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062-4332.
- What is First Words Inc's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for First Words Inc is (847) 361-8808.
- Does First Words Inc accept Medicare?
- First Words Inc is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for First Words Inc?
- The authorized official listed on First Words Inc's NPPES record is Jeffrey Stepen, President. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is First Words Inc's NPI active?
- Yes — First Words Inc's NPI (1891742771) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.