Taxonomy Code 101Y00000X
Counselor
Taxonomy Code Details
| Taxonomy Code | 101Y00000X |
| Grouping: | Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers |
| Classification: | Counselor |
| Code Level: | Level II - Classification |
| 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. |
| Notes: | Sources: Abridged from definitions provided by the National Board of Certified Counselors and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. |
| Version: | NCCU Provider Taxonomy Version 23.0 |
| Last Updated: | January 01, 2023 |
The code 101Y00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for counselor grouped under behavioral health & social service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 122,658 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is counselor of which 88,424 are registered as females, 26,672 registered as males and 7,562 are organizations.
101Y00000X 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.
Similar Taxonomy Codes
| Code | Classification | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| 101YA0400X | Counselor | Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) |
| 101YM0800X | Counselor | Mental Health |
| 101YP1600X | Counselor | Pastoral |
| 101YP2500X | Counselor | Professional |
| 101YS0200X | Counselor | School |
Counselor Health Care Providers by State
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