Provider Profile
Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S., CCC-SLP
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Margaret Ruffin
Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Margaret trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1980. According to Medicare claims data, Margaret cared for 28 Medicare patients across 108 services. The services billed most often include treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder and treatment of swallowing and feeding disorder.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Contact Information
- (337) 288-7477
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1103 W BAYOU PKWY
Lafayette, LA 70503
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
- Primary progressive aphasia
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
108 services · 28 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder | Treatment | 92507 |
61 | Less often than most peers in Speech-language pathology |
| Treatment of swallowing and feeding disorder | Treatment | 92526 |
47 | Less 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.
Also at this address 2
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 Lafayette 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1980 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S.?
Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S. is a speech therapist in Lafayette, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Speech-Language Pathologist”.
NPI registry
What is Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S.'s address?
Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S. is listed at 1103 W Bayou Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S.?
The number on file is (337) 288-7477. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S.'s NPI number?
Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S.'s National Provider Identifier is 1205066768. 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
Where did Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S. train?
Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S. attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S. been practicing?
Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S. has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S. perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S. provides treatments such as treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder and treatment of swallowing and feeding disorder. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S. confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Margaret A. Ruffin, M.S.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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