Taxonomy Code 170300000X
Genetic Counselor, MS
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 170300000X
- Grouping:
- Other Service Providers
- Classification:
- Genetic Counselor, MS
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- A masters trained health care provider who collects and interprets genetic family histories; assesses the risk of disease occurrence or recurrence; identifies interventions to manage or ameliorate disease risk; educates about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, ethical issues, resources, and research; and counsels to promote informed choices and adaptation. Certification was established in 1993 by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and prior to that by the American Board of Medical Genetics. Requirements for experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.
- Notes:
- Source: National Society of Genetic Counselors [7/1/2005: new]
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 170300000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for genetic counselor, ms grouped under other service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 6,471 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is genetic counselor, ms of which 5,892 are registered as females, 436 registered as males and 143 are organizations.
170300000X is a Level II - Classification taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping. Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the health care provider. Their specialty is defined based on their education level and training. Taxonomy codes do not specify the actual services rendered by the health care provider.
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