The latest CMS NPI registry update for the DC/Baltimore Corridor shows 204 behavioral health providers, representing 4% of the national weekly total. This concentration highlights the region as a significant hub for behavioral health services. The new additions include 183 individual practitioners and 21 organizations, indicating a mix of solo providers and established clinics.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the individual providers, the data reveals a strong emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis. There are 5 BCBAs and 148 RBTs. Notably, 0 providers in this update hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, though these credential categories are not mutually exclusive in general. The high ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, nearly 30 RBTs per BCBA, suggests a potential strain on supervision capacity or that many RBTs are supervised by BCBAs not included in this specific weekly update.
Demographics and Local Hotspots
The individual provider workforce in the Corridor is predominantly female, with 120 female providers making up 66% of the total. Male providers account for 37 individuals (20%), while 26 providers (14%) identify as nonbinary. Among organizations, ORIENTED HEALTHCARE, LLC and LIVING FAITH HEALTH LLC each appear twice. Geographically, Rockville leads with 66 providers, followed by Baltimore with 33 providers, Pikesville with 25 providers, Washington with 20 providers, and Columbia with 12 providers. This data suggests a rapidly expanding direct-service ABA workforce in the DC/Baltimore Corridor, which could improve access to care while also underscoring the ongoing need for more BCBA supervisors.
