Taxonomy Code 225C00000X
Rehabilitation Counselor

Taxonomy Code Details

Taxonomy Code
225C00000X
Grouping:Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification:Rehabilitation Counselor
Code Level:Level II - Classification
Definition:An individual trained and educated in a systematic process of assisting persons with physical, mental, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities to achieve their personal, career, and independent living goals assessment and appraisal, diagnosis and treatment planning, career (vocational) counseling, individual and group counseling interventions for adjustments to the medical and psychosocial impact of disability, case management, program evaluation and research, job analysis and placement counseling, and consultation on rehabilitation resources and technology. Certification generally requires a Master's degree with specialized courses in rehabilitation processes and technology.
Notes:Sources: Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and Rhea, Ott, and Shafritz, The Facts On File Dictionary of Health Care Management, New York: Facts On File Publications, 1988.
Version:NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 23.1
Last Updated:July 31, 2023
94% Individuals
6% Organizations
70% Female
24% Male
94% Individual Providers (3160)6% Medical Organizations (217)70% Female Providers (2352)24% Male Providers (808)

The code 225C00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for rehabilitation counselor grouped under respiratory, developmental, rehabilitative and restorative service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 3,377 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is rehabilitation counselor of which 2,352 are registered as females, 808 registered as males and 217 are organizations.

225C00000X 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.


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