The latest CMS NPI registry update reports **34 total providers** in Alaska. This week, **12 providers** were added, contributing to **14 providers** new this year. Alaska's representation in the national weekly total is 0%, indicating a relatively small and specialized behavioral health workforce compared to other states, yet with a notable recent influx of new registrants. Of the total, **30** are individual practitioners and **4** are organizations.
Credentialing Insights
Analyzing the credential mix reveals a critical gap in ABA-specific professionals. The data shows **0 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)** and **0 dual BCBA+RBT** professionals. Only **2 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)** were identified. This absence of BCBAs is particularly significant for the ABA industry, as BCBAs are essential for supervising RBTs and designing treatment plans. Beyond ABA, the dataset includes other behavioral health credentials such as **2 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)**, **1 Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)**, and **1 Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)**, among others like "MASTER OF EDUCATION," "LCSW, CDC1," and "MS LPCS MAC SAP." It is important to note these are distinct credentials and do not overlap with the ABA-specific certifications.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider demographic data indicates a predominantly female workforce, with **22 providers** (73%) identifying as female, compared to **8 providers** (27%) identifying as male. No notable organizations appeared multiple times in this dataset. Additionally, **8 providers** reported holding multiple taxonomies, suggesting a degree of versatility or broader scope of practice among a portion of the state's behavioral health professionals.
The significant lack of BCBA professionals suggests a substantial challenge for expanding access to supervised ABA services and developing the ABA workforce within Alaska.
