170300000X — Genetic Counselor (M.S.)
170300000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Genetic Counselor (M.S.) (individual providers). 6,537 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 170300000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Genetic Counselor (M.S.) |
| Grouping | Other Service Providers |
| Classification | Genetic Counselor, MS |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Genetic Counselor, MS provider directory |
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.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.