Counselor: NPI taxonomy code 101Y00000X
Taxonomy code 101Y00000X is Counselor, in the Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers group.
112,354 active NPIs list it as their primary specialty (1.2% of all).
| Code | 101Y00000X |
|---|---|
| Group | Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers |
| Classification | Counselor |
| Used for | individual providers (the code is in NUCC's Individual section) |
| Active NPIs, primary specialty | 112,354 (106,879 individuals, 5,475 organizations) |
What NUCC says: 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. (excerpt of the NUCC 26.1 definition)
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Where they are
| State | Active NPIs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13,921 | 12.4% |
| Washington | 11,502 | 10.2% |
| Massachusetts | 9,128 | 8.1% |
| Oklahoma | 4,605 | 4.1% |
| Oregon | 4,566 | 4.1% |
| Ohio | 4,270 | 3.8% |
| Pennsylvania | 4,146 | 3.7% |
| New York | 4,041 | 3.6% |
| Illinois | 4,035 | 3.6% |
| Texas | 3,873 | 3.4% |
Top states by practice location, from the NPPES file of September 13, 2026.
Related specialties
- Mental Health Counselor 328,030
- Professional Counselor 161,573
- Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor 100,589
- School Counselor 6,333
- Pastoral Counselor 2,452
Specialty definitions are from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (version 26.1). Which code to use on a claim depends on your NPPES record and your payer. See taxonomy codes explained.