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KARA ELIZABETH BUMGARDNER LCMHC
NPI 1639850449
Counselor - Mental Health in Denver, NC

Active since July 26, 2023PECOS Enrolled
1774 SAINT JAMES CHURCH RD, DENVER, NC 28037(704) 736-1958(704) 736-1947 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 5, 2026, Nov 3, 2025, Apr 4, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

About Kara Elizabeth Bumgardner Lcmhc NPPES

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

KARA ELIZABETH BUMGARDNER LCMHC (NPI 1639850449) is an individual mental health provider in Denver, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (19023) and active in the NPI registry since July 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639850449
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameKARA ELIZABETH BUMGARDNERCredential: LCMHC
Location Address1774 SAINT JAMES CHURCH RDDenver, NC 28037-7515
Mailing Address200 E 2nd AveGastonia, NC 28052-4358 · (704) 874-1936
Phone(704) 736-1958
Fax(704) 736-1947
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1639850449 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 19023
Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X · License A19023 (NC)
1774 SAINT JAMES CHURCH RD, Denver, NC 28037
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kara Elizabeth Bumgardner Lcmhc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1951886175
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260326000380
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Bumgardner reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Gaston Family Health Services Inc
12 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
212 GAMBLE DR
Lincolnton, NC 28092
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 207 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710209473 (704) 735-7145

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

MRS. BROOKLYN DOHERTY BARLOW LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1774 SAINT JAMES CHURCH RD
DENVER, NC 28037
Lincoln County (704) 736-1958
GASTON FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
1774 SAINT JAMES CHURCH RD
DENVER, NC 28037
Lincoln County (704) 736-1958

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 Bumgardner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Bumgardner is 1639850449. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2023.

Where is Kara Bumgardner located?

Kara Bumgardner practices at 1774 Saint James Church Rd, Denver, NC 28037. The listed phone number is (704) 736-1958.

What is Kara Bumgardner's specialty?

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

Is Kara Bumgardner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Bumgardner is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kara Bumgardner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Bumgardner reassigns Medicare benefits to Gaston Family Health Services Inc (Lincolnton, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kara Bumgardner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Bumgardner accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Kara Bumgardner 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 Bumgardner was last updated on March 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.