ARIKA A. AKIN CGC – NPI #1104637594
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.
ARIKA AKIN is a genetic counselor located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1104637594 to ARIKA AKIN on January 15, 2025. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 170300000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Genetic Counselor, MS.
See the complete NPI profile for ARIKA AKIN below.
NPI Profile for
ARIKA A. AKIN
(more than a year ago)
ATLANTA, GA 30322-1013 Phone: (404) 778-5971 Fax:
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 170300000X - Genetic Counselor, MS (Primary) |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.