Genetic Counselor (M.S.)
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.
Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, version 25.1 · Classification: Genetic Counselor, MS · Specialization: none · Section: Individual
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Nataly Abrams, MS, LCGCActive
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About taxonomy 170300000X
What does taxonomy code 170300000X mean?
170300000X is the NUCC taxonomy code for Genetic Counselor (M.S.). The prefix 17 denotes the Other Service Providers grouping, 03 the Genetic Counselor, MS classification, and 00000 indicates no further specialization.
How many Genetic Counselor (M.S.) providers have an NPI?
NPIFinder currently indexes 13 providers who list 170300000X on their NPI record, 12 of them as their primary taxonomy. Illinois, Massachusetts, New York have the most.
Is a taxonomy code the same as board certification?
No. Taxonomy codes are self-reported when a provider applies for an NPI and are not verified by a licensing or certifying board. Check the state license number on the provider profile for licensing status.
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