Catherine Broadhead, LCSW
Catherine Broadhead, LCSW is a Counselor in Carlsbad, CA, registered under NPI 1003562174. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Carlsbad, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Oct 6, 2026. Parking is available about 435 ft away. There is EV charging 0.26 mi from the office (Poinsettia Village - Ralph's) — useful if you are driving in from out of town. The nearest transit stop is 0.35 mi away. A pharmacy sits 0.24 mi from the entrance (Rite Aid), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.25 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 338 ft ~2 min
Parking 424 ft ~2 min
Parking 435 ft ~2 min
Transit 0.21 mi ~5 min
Restaurant Primos Pizza & Pasta 0.23 mi ~5 min
Su-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-21:30
Grocery Ralphs 0.23 mi ~5 min
7140 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad 92011
Mo-Su 05:00-01:00
Pharmacy Rite Aid 0.24 mi ~5 min
Coffee Starbucks 0.25 mi ~5 min
Restaurant Jersey Mike's Subs 0.25 mi ~5 min
7110 Avenida Encinas
EV charging Poinsettia Village - Ralph's 0.26 mi ~6 min
Restaurant Benihana 0.28 mi ~6 min
755 Raintree Drive
Hotel Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Carlsbad Beach 0.29 mi ~6 min
751 Raintree Drive
Convenience Chevron 0.31 mi ~7 min
Gas station Chevron 0.32 mi ~7 min
7170 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad
Gas station Chevron 0.32 mi ~7 min
Transit 0.33 mi ~7 min
Transit 0.35 mi ~7 min
Hotel Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea 0.36 mi ~8 min
Hotel La Quinta Inn & Suites Carlsbad - Legoland Area 0.40 mi ~8 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 21788 | CA | Clinical Social Worker |
This provider holds licence 21788 issued in CA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Clinical Social Worker
- PAC ID
- 7315418738
- Enrollment ID
- I20260608000182
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Clinical Social Worker. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Counselor covers
A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 101Y00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101Y00000X | Counselor | — | — | primary |
| 1041C0700X | Clinical Social Worker Clinical | 21788 | CA |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003562174 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Feb 26, 2022 |
| Last updated | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | LCSW |
| Practice address |
852 HEATHER WAY Carlsbad, CA 92011 (858) 220-5713 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Sum = 46 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.