Genetic Counselor, MS
There are 6,805 active genetic counselor, ms providers in the United States, distributed across 57 states. A masters trained health care provider who collects and interprets genetic family histories; assesses the risk of disease occurrence or recurrence; identifies interventions to manage or ameliorate dis The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 148 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 94 providers
- DALLAS, TX 69 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 38 providers
- BOISE, ID 30 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 29 providers
- DECATUR, GA 24 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 19 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 16 providers
- SAVANNAH, GA 15 providers
- AUGUSTA, GA 11 providers
- GALVESTON, TX 8 providers
- EL PASO, TX 4 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 3 providers
- PLANO, TX 3 providers
- LEAGUE CITY, TX 3 providers
- NAMPA, ID 3 providers
- SUGAR LAND, TX 2 providers
- TYLER, TX 2 providers
- ADDISON, TX 2 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Case Manager/Care Coordinator 166,387 active providers 171M00000X
- Specialist 89,710 active providers 174400000X
- Community Health Worker 48,451 active providers 172V00000X
- Acupuncturist 43,923 active providers 171100000X
- Peer Specialist 33,588 active providers 175T00000X
- Contractor 9,827 active providers 171W00000X
- Naturopath 8,572 active providers 175F00000X
- Health & Wellness Coach 8,406 active providers 171400000X
- Driver 8,079 active providers 172A00000X
- Health Educator 7,722 active providers 174H00000X
- Midwife 6,985 active providers 176B00000X
- Interpreter 4,752 active providers 171R00000X
About genetic counselor, ms
A masters trained health care provider who collects and interprets genetic family histories; assesses the risk of disease occurrence or recurrence; identifies interventions to manage or ameliorate disease risk; educates about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, ethical issues, resources, and research; and counsels to promote informed choices and adaptation. Certification was established in 1993 by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and prior to that by the American Board of Medical Genetics. Requirements for experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.
Frequently asked
What does a genetic counselor, ms provider do?
Genetic Counselor, MS 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 genetic counselor, ms 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.