Professional (Counselor)
There are 161,335 active professional (counselor) providers in the United States, distributed across 79 states. CMS NPPES uses NUCC taxonomy code 101YP2500X for provider records classified as Professional within Counselor. The taxonomy identifies the category reported on the NPI record; it does not by itself ve The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 2,529 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 2,057 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 1,764 providers
- DALLAS, TX 1,397 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 1,005 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 858 providers
- EL PASO, TX 547 providers
- PLANO, TX 443 providers
- BOISE, ID 426 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 390 providers
- LUBBOCK, TX 354 providers
- FRISCO, TX 311 providers
- AMARILLO, TX 298 providers
- DECATUR, GA 283 providers
- MCKINNEY, TX 280 providers
- KATY, TX 277 providers
- DENTON, TX 273 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 271 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 262 providers
- EDINBURG, TX 261 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Mental Health (Counselor) 327,568 active providers 101YM0800X
- Counselor 112,287 active providers 101Y00000X
- Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) (Counselor) 100,535 active providers 101YA0400X
- School (Counselor) 6,126 active providers 101YS0200X
- Pastoral (Counselor) 2,448 active providers 101YP1600X
- Behavior Technician 587,837 active providers 106S00000X
- Clinical (Social Worker) 353,072 active providers 1041C0700X
- Social Worker 140,112 active providers 104100000X
- Behavior Analyst 126,937 active providers 103K00000X
- Marriage & Family Therapist 111,195 active providers 106H00000X
- Clinical (Psychologist) 83,193 active providers 103TC0700X
- Psychologist 57,819 active providers 103T00000X
About professional (counselor)
CMS NPPES uses NUCC taxonomy code 101YP2500X for provider records classified as Professional within Counselor. The taxonomy identifies the category reported on the NPI record; it does not by itself verify services offered, current licensure, or board certification.
Frequently asked
What does a counselor provider do?
Counselor providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a counselor provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.