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Active NPI 1851017347 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Cara Jean Deininger , PhD

Psychologist - Counseling • Minneapolis, MN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Cara Deininger, PhD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Psychologist - Counseling in Minneapolis, MN. Practice services are available at 1 VETERANS DR under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1 Veterans Dr

Minneapolis, MN 554172309

Telephone 6124672000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Minneapolis Vamc Facility NPI 1689632366

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Psychologist - Counseling in Minneapolis, MN

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 19.5 Yrs
State Avg: 24.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
82 Specialists

Practicing in Minneapolis, MN (419 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-07
Psychologist - Counseling Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 103TC1900X

A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health service. It focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages. Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations. Counseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. They also provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms.

Psychologist - Clinical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 103TC0700X

State License MN LP6843

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

33 Associated Practitioners
Caitlin Walseth

Social Worker

NPI 1003076068
Ashley Little , LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

NPI 1124970223

Licensed Practical Nurse

Tamara Gustafson

Registered Nurse

NPI 1124976022
Michael White , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1154276327

Registered Nurse

Cindy Chang , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1164372876

Registered Nurse

Yodit Mergia

Registered Nurse

NPI 1164376646

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 07, 2023

Recorded as CARA DEININGER, PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 07, 2023

Psychologist (License #LP6843 in MN)

NPI Profile Active October 17, 2022

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 17, 2022

Registered at 1 VETERANS DR, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554172309 (Tel: 6124672000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 17, 2022

Registered at 5615 WOODSTOCK AVE, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 554225021 (Tel: 6083416770)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 17, 2022

Recorded as CARA WIENKES, PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 17, 2022

Psychologist

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 17, 2022

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851017347
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 17, 2022
Last Update: November 07, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5615 Woodstock Ave

Golden Valley, MN 554225021

Phone: 6083416770

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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