Genetic Counselor, MS
There are 6488 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
By state
Top metros
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 195 providers
- BOSTON, MA 195 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 160 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 156 providers
- NEW YORK, NY 147 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 133 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 129 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 128 providers
- MINNEAPOLIS, MN 103 providers
- COLUMBUS, OH 100 providers
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 99 providers
- SALT LAKE CITY, UT 93 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 90 providers
- CINCINNATI, OH 85 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 85 providers
- CLEVELAND, OH 77 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 74 providers
- MILWAUKEE, WI 68 providers
- MADISON, WI 62 providers
- AURORA, CO 60 providers
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?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.