CARA BUSSELL PHD
NPI 1124670393
Psychologist - Clinical in Colorado Springs, CO
NPI Status: Active since July 09, 2019
Contact Information
2320 W COLORADO AVE STE 112
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
ZIP 80904
Phone: (719) 377-5493
Fax: (719) 931-5575
- Individual
- Female
- Psychologist
- Clinical
- Accepts Insurance
- Opted-Out Medicare
About CARA BUSSELL
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Cara Bussell, a provider established in Colorado Springs, Colorado with a medical specialization in Psychologist, focusing in clinical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1124670393 assigned on July 2019. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103TC0700X with license number PSY.0005603 (CO). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1124670393
- Provider Name
- CARA BUSSELL PHD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2320 W COLORADO AVE STE 112 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904
- Location Phone
- (719) 377-5493
- Location Fax
- (719) 931-5575
- Mailing Address
- 2316 N WAHSATCH AVE # 322 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
- Mailing Phone
- (719) 377-5493
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-09-2019
- Last Update Date
- 08-04-2025
- Code Navigator
A clinical psychologist like Cara Bussell assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Clinical psychologists help people deal with problems ranging from short-term personal issues to severe, chronic conditions. Clinical psychologists interview patients, give diagnostic tests, provide psychotherapy and design behavior modification programs to help patients.
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Cara Bussell opted out of Medicare effective on 10-01-2024 until 10-01-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare and cannot order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 2316 N Wahsatch Ave # 322
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 377-5493
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Psychologist Clinical
- Taxonomy Code
- 103TC0700X
- Type
- Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- License No.
- PSY.0005603
- License State
- CO
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103TC0700X | Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers | Psychologist | 4078 (OR) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- BridgeSpan Standard Bronze Plan - EPO
- BridgeSpan Standard Gold Plan - EPO
- BridgeSpan Standard Silver Plan - EPO
- Bronze 8000 Individual Connect - EPO
- Bronze Essential 9000 With 4 Copay No Deductible Office Visits Individual Connect - EPO
- Bronze HSA 7000 Individual Connect - EPO
- Gold 2300 Individual Connect - EPO
- Regence Standard Bronze Plan Individual Connect - EPO
- Regence Standard Gold Plan Individual Connect - EPO
- Regence Standard Silver Plan Individual Connect - EPO
- Silver 6500 Individual Connect - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 10-01-2024
Opt-Out End Date: 10-01-2026
Eligible to Order and Refer? No
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation
Psychotherapy, 1 hour
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
This service was performed 29 times for 27 patientsPsychotherapy 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.
This service was performed 137 times for 23 patientsReviews for CARA BUSSELL PHD
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1124670393, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1124670393, enumerated as an "individual" on July 09, 2019.
The provider is located at 2320 W COLORADO AVE STE 112 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904 and the phone number is (719) 377-5493.
Psychologist with taxonomy code 103TC0700X and a focus in Clinical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: BridgeSpan Health Company and Regence BlueCross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
