Professional (Counselor)
There are 163,542 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 2,559 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 2,076 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 1,780 providers
- DALLAS, TX 1,410 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 1,009 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 871 providers
- EL PASO, TX 558 providers
- PLANO, TX 447 providers
- BOISE, ID 434 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 390 providers
- LUBBOCK, TX 358 providers
- FRISCO, TX 319 providers
- AMARILLO, TX 303 providers
- MCKINNEY, TX 289 providers
- DECATUR, GA 285 providers
- KATY, TX 283 providers
- DENTON, TX 275 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 272 providers
- EDINBURG, TX 267 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 267 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Mental Health (Counselor) 331,962 active providers 101YM0800X
- Counselor 112,963 active providers 101Y00000X
- Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) (Counselor) 101,257 active providers 101YA0400X
- School (Counselor) 6,639 active providers 101YS0200X
- Pastoral (Counselor) 2,493 active providers 101YP1600X
- Behavior Technician 604,487 active providers 106S00000X
- Clinical (Social Worker) 357,935 active providers 1041C0700X
- Social Worker 141,835 active providers 104100000X
- Behavior Analyst 129,122 active providers 103K00000X
- Marriage & Family Therapist 112,611 active providers 106H00000X
- Clinical (Psychologist) 83,798 active providers 103TC0700X
- Psychologist 58,211 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.