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CARA BUSSELL PHD
NPI 1124670393
Psychologist - Clinical in Colorado Springs, CO

Active since July 09, 2019Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2026
2320 W COLORADO AVE STE 112, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904(719) 377-5493(719) 931-5575 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2025, Jun 24, 2025, Apr 18, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2019).

About Cara Bussell Phd NPPES

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

CARA BUSSELL PHD (NPI 1124670393) is an individual clinical provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (PSY.0005603) and active in the NPI registry since July 2019. She has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026 and maintains a secondary practice location in Colorado Springs.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124670393
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Provider Legal NameCARA BUSSELLCredential: PHD
Location Address2320 W COLORADO AVE STE 112Colorado Springs, CO 80904-3354
Mailing Address2316 N Wahsatch Ave # 322Colorado Springs, CO 80907-6941 · (719) 377-5493
Phone(719) 377-5493
Fax(719) 931-5575
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1124670393 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · PSY.0005603✔ Licensed in OR · 4078
Definition
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
2320 W COLORADO AVE STE 112, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12316 N Wahsatch Ave # 322Colorado Springs, CO 80907-6941 · Phone (719) 377-5493

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Cara Bussell Phd 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 October 1, 2024 through October 1, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2024
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
99 services11 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. CARA BUSSELL, PHD, LLC
Psychologist (Clinical)
2320 W COLORADO AVE STE 112
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904
El Paso County (719) 377-5493

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 Bussell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Bussell is 1124670393. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2019.

Where is Cara Bussell located?

Cara Bussell practices at 2320 W Colorado Ave Ste 112, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. The listed phone number is (719) 377-5493.

What is Cara Bussell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Cara Bussell enrolled in Medicare?

No. Cara Bussell has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 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 Bussell accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Cara Bussell 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 Bussell was last updated on August 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.