| Organization Name: | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL |
| NPI Number: | 1124017959 |
| Entity Type Code: | Organizational (2) |
| Authorized Official Name: | MELINDA P COHEN (ASSOCIATE IN PEDIATRICS) |
| Mailing Address: | Vanderbilt University Division Of Medical Genetics Dd 2205 Mcn Nashville |
| State: | TN US |
| Postal Code: | 372320001 |
| Phone Number: | 6153227601 |
| Fax Number: | 6153439951 |
| NPI Enumeration Date: | 10/14/2005 |
| NPI Last Update Date: | 07/08/2007 |
| Replacement NPI: | 0 |
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| Healthcare Provider Taxonomy: | 170300000X |
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| Healthcare Provider Taxonomy: (Secondary) | Y |
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| Taxonomy Type: | Other Service Providers |
| Taxonomy Classification: | Genetic Counselor, MS |
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| Taxonomy Definition: | 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. |