MRS. CARA SANDERS MS, NCC, LMHC, CADC
NPI 1073985503
Counselor - Mental Health in Altoona, IA

Active since October 23, 2015Opted out of Medicare · through Sep 18, 2026
700 1ST AVE S STE C, ALTOONA, IA 50009(515) 418-3837 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 24, 2022, May 26, 2020, Feb 16, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mrs. Cara Sanders Ms, Ncc, Lmhc, Cadc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MRS. CARA SANDERS MS, NCC, LMHC, CADC (NPI 1073985503) is an individual mental health provider in Altoona, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (076916) and active in the NPI registry since October 2015. She has opted out of Medicare through September 18, 2026.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073985503
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameMRS. CARA SANDERSCredential: MS, NCC, LMHC, CADC
Location Address700 1ST AVE S STE CAltoona, IA 50009-1717
Mailing Address700 1st Ave S Ste CAltoona, IA 50009-1717 · (515) 418-3837
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 23, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2022
NPI 1073985503 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License Licensed in IA · 076916
700 1ST AVE S STE C, Altoona, IA 50009

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Mrs. Cara Sanders Ms, Ncc, Lmhc, Cadc has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from September 18, 2024 through September 18, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateSeptember 18, 2024
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughSeptember 18, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Counselor (Mental Health)
700 1ST AVE S STE C
ALTOONA, IA 50009
Counselor (Mental Health)
700 1ST AVE S STE C
ALTOONA, IA 50009
Counselor (Mental Health)
700 1ST AVE S STE C
ALTOONA, IA 50009
Social Worker (Clinical)
700 1ST AVE S STE C
ALTOONA, IA 50009
Social Worker (Clinical)
700 1ST AVE S STE C
ALTOONA, IA 50009
Counselor (Mental Health)
700 1ST AVE S STE C
ALTOONA, IA 50009

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Cara Sanders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Sanders is 1073985503. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 23, 2015.

Where is Cara Sanders located?

Cara Sanders practices at 700 1st Ave S Ste C, Altoona, IA 50009. The listed phone number is (515) 418-3837.

What is Cara Sanders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Cara Sanders enrolled in Medicare?

No. Cara Sanders has opted out of Medicare through September 18, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Cara Sanders accept?

Health plans from Medica, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Cara Sanders as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Sanders was last updated on February 24, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.