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170300000XCurrent NUCC CodeIndividual Providers

Genetic Counselor, MS Providers

Other Service Providers → Genetic Counselor, MS

6,725 active providers in NPISignal’s imported NPPES dataset report this code as their primary taxonomy.

NUCC Definition

Taxonomy code
170300000X
Grouping
Other Service Providers
Classification
Genetic Counselor, MS
NUCC display name
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.

NUCC Source Notes

Source: National Society of Genetic Counselors [7/1/2005: new]

Providers

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Where These Providers Practice

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