KARA LYNN HENSLEY MS, LMHC
NPI 1295046787
Counselor - Mental Health in Council Bluffs, IA

Active since June 29, 2010Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028
300 W BROADWAY STE 240, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503(402) 740-6656 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 18, 2023, Jan 22, 2021, Jan 15, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Kara Lynn Hensley Ms, Lmhc NPPES

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

KARA LYNN HENSLEY MS, LMHC (NPI 1295046787) is an individual mental health provider in Council Bluffs, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (001251) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and maintains a secondary practice location in Council Bluffs.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295046787
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameKARA LYNN HENSLEYCredential: MS, LMHC
Location Address300 W BROADWAY STE 240Council Bluffs, IA 51503-9028
Mailing Address300 W Broadway Ste 240Council Bluffs, IA 51503-9028 · (402) 740-6656
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2025
NPI 1295046787 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 · 001251
300 W BROADWAY STE 240, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1803 3rd AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501-4101 · Phone (712) 352-0917 · Fax (712) 352-0837

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

Kara Lynn Hensley Ms, Lmhc 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 January 1, 2024 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2024
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Counselor (Professional)
300 W BROADWAY STE 240
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Nurse Practitioner
300 W BROADWAY STE 240
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Counselor (Mental Health)
300 W BROADWAY STE 240
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Counselor (Mental Health)
300 W BROADWAY STE 240
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Counselor (Mental Health)
300 W BROADWAY STE 240
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Counselor (Mental Health)
300 W BROADWAY STE 240
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
300 W BROADWAY STE 240
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Clinic/Center (Hearing and Speech)
300 W BROADWAY STE 240
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503

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 Kara Hensley's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Hensley is 1295046787. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2010.

Where is Kara Hensley located?

Kara Hensley practices at 300 W Broadway Ste 240, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. The listed phone number is (402) 740-6656.

What is Kara Hensley's specialty?

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

Is Kara Hensley enrolled in Medicare?

No. Kara Hensley has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Kara Hensley accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and 3 other insurers list Kara Hensley 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 Kara Hensley was last updated on January 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.