CARA RUIZ LCPC
NPI 1194314294
Counselor - Mental Health in Boise, ID

Active since January 13, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100, BOISE, ID 83702(208) 338-4699 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 28, 2026, Jan 13, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Cara Ruiz Lcpc NPPES

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

CARA RUIZ LCPC (NPI 1194314294) is an individual mental health provider in Boise, Idaho, licensed in Idaho (8331042) and active in the NPI registry since January 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194314294
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameCARA RUIZCredential: LCPC
Location Address1276 W RIVER ST STE 100Boise, ID 83702-7083
Mailing Address1276 W River St Ste 100Boise, ID 83702-7083 · (208) 338-4699
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJanuary 13, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 28, 2026
NPI 1194314294 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 ID · 8331042
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100, Boise, ID 83702

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cara Ruiz Lcpc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5395196646
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240110005133
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

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, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
59 services12 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Community/Behavioral Health
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Counselor
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Community/Behavioral Health
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Community/Behavioral Health
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Community/Behavioral Health
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Community/Behavioral Health
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Social Worker
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Community/Behavioral Health
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702

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 Ruiz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Ruiz is 1194314294. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 13, 2021.

Where is Cara Ruiz located?

Cara Ruiz practices at 1276 W River St Ste 100, Boise, ID 83702. The listed phone number is (208) 338-4699.

What is Cara Ruiz's specialty?

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

Is Cara Ruiz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Ruiz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Cara Ruiz accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Select Health list Cara Ruiz 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 Ruiz was last updated on January 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.