Counselor Taxonomy Code: 101Y00000X

The taxonomy code for Counselor is 101Y00000X. 112,592 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification
Counselor
Code
101Y00000X

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.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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How taxonomy codes are used

Providers choose one or more taxonomy codes when they apply for an NPI, and mark one as primary. Payers use the taxonomy on claims and enrollment to match the provider type and specialty, so the code on the claim should match the taxonomy on the NPPES record.