101Y00000X — Counselor
101Y00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Counselor (individual providers). 111,283 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 101Y00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Counselor |
| Grouping | Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers |
| Classification | Counselor |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Counselor provider directory |
Definition
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.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 101YA0400X — Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor (Counselor)
- 101YM0800X — Mental Health Counselor (Counselor)
- 101YP1600X — Pastoral Counselor (Counselor)
- 101YP2500X — Professional Counselor (Counselor)
- 101YS0200X — School Counselor (Counselor)
- 106E00000X — Assistant Behavior Analyst
- 106S00000X — Behavior Technician
- 103K00000X — Behavior Analyst
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 101Y00000X mean?
101Y00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Counselor in the "Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers" grouping. It classifies individual providers.
Where is the taxonomy code used?
Providers select a taxonomy code when applying for an NPI, and it appears on insurance claims (CMS-1500 box 33b / 837 electronic claims) to identify the provider's classification. Payers may require the taxonomy that matches your credential and license.
How do I find providers with taxonomy 101Y00000X?
Browse the Counselor directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.