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CARY JAMES BANKA LCSW
NPI 1972585255
Social Worker - Clinical in Portage, IN

Active since November 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3349 WILLOWCREEK RD, PORTAGE, IN 46368(219) 762-9557(219) 762-7318 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Cary James Banka Lcsw NPPES

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

CARY JAMES BANKA LCSW (NPI 1972585255) is an individual clinical provider in Portage, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (34004119A) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972585255
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameCARY JAMES BANKACredential: LCSW
Location Address3349 WILLOWCREEK RDPortage, IN 46368-5015
Mailing Address8123 Kooy DrMunster, IN 46321-1841 · (219) 513-0641
Phone(219) 762-9557
Fax(219) 762-7318
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1972585255 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 34004119A
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
3349 WILLOWCREEK RD, Portage, IN 46368
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified659590MIN

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cary James Banka Lcsw 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 ID8628259215
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110302000785
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.
130 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46368 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$0.00 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

PORTER STARKE SERVICES
Community/Behavioral Health
3349 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Porter County (219) 763-8826
KRISTINE KALLIMANI M.S. ED.
Counselor (Mental Health)
3349 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Porter County (219) 762-9557
DR. JOHN MICHAEL SPORES PH.D., J.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
3349 WILLOWCREEK RD
VALPARAISO, IN 46368
Porter County (219) 762-9556

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 Cary Banka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cary Banka is 1972585255. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2005.

Where is Cary Banka located?

Cary Banka practices at 3349 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, IN 46368. The listed phone number is (219) 762-9557.

What is Cary Banka's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Cary Banka enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cary Banka 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 Cary Banka accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Cary Banka 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 Cary Banka was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.