Individual provider

Kara Hudson, LCPC

Mental Health Counselor Professional Counselor Medicare enrolled

Kara Hudson, LCPC is a Professional Counselor in Caldwell, ID, registered under NPI 1427487479. 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

The practice address on file is 1305 S KIMBALL AVE, Caldwell, ID 83605. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
LPC5408 ID Mental Health Counselor
6327 ID Professional Counselor primary

This provider holds licence LPC5408 issued in ID. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor
PAC ID
6507200110
Enrollment ID
I20240221003685

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor. 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 Professional covers

Definition to come... NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 101YP2500X
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers ›Counselor ›Professional

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.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
101YM0800X Mental Health Counselor Mental Health LPC5408 ID
101YP2500X Professional Counselor Professional 6327 ID primary

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.

NPI1427487479 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateNov 9, 2013
Last updatedJul 30, 2026
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
GenderFemale
CredentialLCPC
Practice address 1305 S KIMBALL AVE
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 459-1039
Fax (208) 466-2667
Mailing address 204 10TH AVE S
Nampa, ID 83651
This record was updated on Jul 30, 2026, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1427487479 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 9 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
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 4 2 7 4 8 7 4 7
Doubled? — ×2 — ×2 — ×2 — ×2 — ×2 — ×2 — ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 4 4 7 8 8 5 4 5

Sum = 71 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9

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.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1427487479?
NPI 1427487479 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Kara Hudson, LCPC in Caldwell, ID. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Professional cover?
Definition to come...
How do I contact Kara Hudson, LCPC?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (208) 459-1039, last updated Jul 30, 2026. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Kara Hudson, LCPC accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1427487479 a valid number?
Yes. 1427487479 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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