Provider Profile
Lesley A. Blackford, M.S. CCC/SLP
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Lesley Blackford
Lesley A. Blackford, M.S. CCC/SLP is a speech-language pathologist practicing in Springfield, IL. According to Medicare claims data, Lesley cared for 96 Medicare patients across 1,930 services. The services billed most often include therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, each additional 15 minutes, therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, initial 15 minutes, and treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder. This provider record is associated with NPI 1942466180.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Contact Information
- (217) 787-9600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3400 W WASHINGTON ST
Springfield, IL 62711
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Speech-Language Pathology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Pediatric speech delay
- Stroke recovery
- Stuttering
- Swallowing difficulties
Cancer Care
- Speech and Swallowing Changes After Throat Cancer
Cognitive communication
Feeding
- Picky Eating and Food Aversion
- Sensitive Gag Reflex with Food
Language
- Trouble Telling Stories or Explaining Thoughts
Language & Cognition
- Brain Fog After Concussion
- Child Not Talking at School
- Difficulty Understanding Spoken Language
- Memory and Organization Problems After Brain Injury
- Nonverbal Communication Challenges
- Reading and Spelling Difficulties
- Social Communication Struggles
- Trouble Finding Words
Oral motor
- Excessive Drooling
Oral Motor
- Mouth Breathing
- Tongue Thrust
- Tongue tie
Pediatric feeding
- Infant Latch and Bottle Feeding Problems
- Lip Tie in Infants
- Weak Suck in Newborns
Pediatric speech
- Cleft Palate Speech Problems
- Repeating Words and Phrases
Speech Clarity
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Lisp
- Rapid and Disorganized Speech
- Slurred Speech
- Trouble Pronouncing R and S Sounds
- Unclear Speech
Swallowing
- Choking on Food or Liquids
- Food Getting Stuck in Cheeks
- Globus sensation
- Liquid Leaking from Nose While Drinking
- Trouble Chewing Food
- Trouble Swallowing Pills
Voice
- Chronic Throat Clearing and Chronic Cough
- Flat or Monotone Voice
- High-Pitched Voice in Men
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Loss of Voice
- Loss of Voice with Tracheostomy
- Nasal Voice
- Quiet or Weak Voice in Parkinson's
- Shaky or Trembling Voice
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyps and Cysts
- Voice Spasms
- Voice Strain and Throat Tightness
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Speech therapy
- Swallowing therapy
- Toddler speech therapy
Airway & Tracheostomy
- Speaking Valve Evaluation
Assistive technology
- Communication App Setup on iPad
Assistive Technology
- Communication Device Evaluation and Training
Cancer Care
- Artificial Larynx Training
Cognitive Care
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
- Concussion Return-to-Learn Therapy
Cognitive rehabilitation
- Memory and Recall Training for Dementia
Comprehension
- Auditory Processing Disorder Therapy
Diagnostics
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Vocal Cord Video Exam
Early Intervention
- Gestalt Language Processing Therapy
- Parent-Led Language Coaching
Evaluation
- Mouth and Tongue Rest Posture Assessment
- School Speech IEP Evaluation
Feeding
- Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Language
- Storytelling and Narrative Language Therapy
Literacy
- Dyslexia and Reading Therapy
Neurogenic Rehab
- Aphasia Word-Finding Therapy
Oral motor
- Drooling and Saliva Control Therapy
- Tactile Oral Placement Therapy
Oral Motor
- Myofunctional Therapy for Tongue Thrust
- Oral Motor Exercises
- Tongue Tie Evaluation
Pediatric feeding
- Infant Bottle Feeding Assessment
- Lip Tie Evaluation
Pediatric speech
- Cleft Palate Speech Rehabilitation
Post-surgical care
- Voice Prosthesis Care and Replacement
Rehabilitation
- Expiratory Muscle Strength Training
Social Communication
- Social Communication Skills Group
Speech Clarity
- Accent Modification Coaching
- PROMPT Therapy for Speech
- Speech Clarity Coaching
Stroke rehabilitation
- Conversation Partner Training for Stroke
- Singing-Based Speech Recovery
Swallowing
- Chewing and Food Pocketing Therapy
- Electrical Stimulation for Swallowing
- Food Texture Modification Counseling
Swallowing Diagnostics
- Barium Swallow Study
- Instrumental swallowing evaluation
Telehealth
- Online Speech Therapy
Voice
- Breathing Retraining for Vocal Cord Dysfunction
- LSVT LOUD for Parkinson's
- Resonant Voice Therapy
- Singing Voice Rehabilitation
- SPEAK OUT! Voice Program
- Throat Relaxation and Laryngeal Massage
- Voice Feminization Training
- Voice Masculinization Training
- Voice Therapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,930 services · 96 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, each additional 15 minutes | Treatment | 97130 |
1,073 | More often than most peers in Speech-language pathology |
| Therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 97129 |
428 | More often than most peers in Speech-language pathology |
| Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder | Treatment | 92507 |
389 | More often than most peers in Speech-language pathology |
| Evaluation of speech sound production with evaluation of language comprehension and expression | Treatment | 92523 |
40 | More often than most peers in Speech-language pathology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other speech therapists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other speech therapists in Springfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 6 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, each additional 15 minutes 6
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Lesley A. Blackford?
Lesley A. Blackford is a speech therapist in Springfield, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Speech-Language Pathologist”.
NPI registry
What is Lesley A. Blackford's address?
Lesley A. Blackford is listed at 3400 W Washington St, Springfield, IL 62711. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Lesley A. Blackford?
The number on file is (217) 787-9600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Lesley A. Blackford's NPI number?
Lesley A. Blackford's National Provider Identifier is 1942466180. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Lesley A. Blackford been practicing?
Lesley A. Blackford has 18+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2008. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Lesley A. Blackford perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Lesley A. Blackford provides treatments such as therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, each additional 15 minutes and therapy procedure for a range of mental processes, initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Lesley A. Blackford confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lesley A. Blackford. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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