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CARA DAWN LEYVA LPC
NPI 1669948493
Counselor - Mental Health in Albuquerque, NM

Active since October 19, 2018PECOS Enrolled
5901 ZUNI RD SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108(505) 224-9777(505) 224-9779 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 5, 2025, Oct 19, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Cara Dawn Leyva Lpc NPPES

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

CARA DAWN LEYVA LPC (NPI 1669948493) is an individual mental health provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (CTB-2022-0686) and active in the NPI registry since October 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669948493
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameCARA DAWN LEYVACredential: LPC
Location Address5901 ZUNI RD SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108-3073
Mailing AddressPo Box 884Midland, TX 79702-0884 · (432) 522-0245
Phone(505) 224-9777
Fax(505) 224-9779
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 5, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1669948493 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 NM · CTB-2022-0686
5901 ZUNI RD SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1401 E Illinois Ave Ste 100Midland, TX 79701-4894 · Phone (432) 618-1824 ext. 1304
Location 2912 1st St NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102-2355 · Phone (505) 224-9777 ext. 126 · Fax (505) 224-9779

Other Identifiers 2

Other71327Lpc
Medicaid12585025NM

Accepted Insurance

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

Cara Dawn Leyva Lpc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Cara Leyva reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Duke City Recovery Toolbox LLC
4.0 mi
General Practice
912 1ST ST NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528313228 (505) 224-9777
Grow Healthcare Group PA
1,694 mi
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,573 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711

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 20

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

MS. MAUREEN B BIXENMAN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5901 ZUNI RD SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
Bernalillo County (505) 383-1143
JOSHUA GAMEZ LPCC
Counselor (Professional)
5901 ZUNI RD SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
Bernalillo County (505) 908-6380
MRS. ANGELINA BUSTOS RN
Chronic Disease Hospital
5901 ZUNI RD SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
Bernalillo County (505) 841-8978
TAMARA GOODMAN
Internal Medicine
5901 ZUNI RD SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
Bernalillo County (505) 841-8978
MRS. PATRICIA ANN MCKINNEY RN
Registered Nurse
5901 ZUNI RD SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
Bernalillo County (505) 841-8978
FRANCISCO F GARCIA II RN
Registered Nurse
5901 ZUNI RD SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
Bernalillo County (505) 841-8978
VIRGINIA MADRID RN
Chronic Disease Hospital
5901 ZUNI RD SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
Bernalillo County (505) 841-8978
ERNESTO A RAMIREZ LADAC, CADAC
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
5901 ZUNI RD SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
Bernalillo County (505) 841-8978

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 Leyva's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Leyva is 1669948493. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2018.

Where is Cara Leyva located?

Cara Leyva practices at 5901 Zuni Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. The listed phone number is (505) 224-9777.

What is Cara Leyva's specialty?

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

Is Cara Leyva enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Leyva is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cara Leyva's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Leyva reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Duke City Recovery Toolbox LLC (Albuquerque, NM) and Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). Each 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 Cara Leyva's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cara Leyva accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Cara Leyva 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 Leyva was last updated on November 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.