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CHALLENGING MINDS LLC
NPI 1730745316
Community/Behavioral Health in Torrington, CT

Active since May 19, 2019
30 PECK RD STE 1103B, TORRINGTON, CT 06790(860) 385-2867 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2025, May 21, 2019, May 19, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Challenging Minds Llc NPPES

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

CHALLENGING MINDS LLC (NPI 1730745316) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/behavioral health in Torrington, Connecticut and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. The organization lists Andrew Matusiak, Owner/ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730745316
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251S00000X
Legal Business NameCHALLENGING MINDS LLC
Location Address30 PECK RD STE 1103BTorrington, CT 06790-6123
Mailing Address143 Pine Hill Rd Unit 17aThomaston, CT 06787-1951 · (860) 921-8909
Phone(860) 385-2867
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAndrew MatusiakOwner/ceo · (860) 385-2867
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1730745316 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCommunity/Behavioral HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251S00000X
Definition
A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Challenging Minds Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

7

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Challenging Minds LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Diane Ack-Mitchell
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1114674512
30 PECK RD STE 2105
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 361-6204
✔ PECOS
Edward Bacigalupo, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1184633588
275 NORTH ST SUITE G514
Harrison, NY 10528
(917) 886-5284
✔ PECOS
Kimberly Bacik, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1679805246
900 WATERTOWN AVE
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 756-8984
✔ PECOS
Lisa Beaulieu, MFT ASSOCIATE
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1447929799
896 BANTAM ROAD
Bantam, CT 06750
(860) 361-6204
✔ PECOS
Janette Coury
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1609919893
540 LITCHFIELD ST
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-6666
✔ PECOS
Jean Cunningham, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1972780005
540 LITCHFILED STREET C/O IRENE BENZA
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-6361
✔ PECOS
Andrew Matusiak
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1801331640
143 PINE HILL RD UNIT 17A
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 921-8909
✔ PECOS

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

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 Challenging Minds LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Challenging Minds LLC is 1730745316. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2019.

Where is Challenging Minds LLC located?

Challenging Minds LLC is located at 30 Peck Rd Ste 1103B, Torrington, CT 06790. The listed phone number is (860) 385-2867.

What is Challenging Minds LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Community/Behavioral Health with taxonomy code 251S00000X.

Is Challenging Minds LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Challenging Minds LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Challenging Minds LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Challenging Minds LLC. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Clinical Social Worker (5), Marriage and Family Therapist (1) and Mental Health Counselor (1). Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Challenging Minds LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Challenging Minds LLC 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 Challenging Minds LLC was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.