The DC/Baltimore Corridor's behavioral health sector registered a significant presence in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 316 providers. This accounts for 3% of the national weekly total, underscoring the region's importance in the behavioral health landscape. Of these, 186 were newly registered this week, contributing to 204 new registrations this year. The workforce comprises 276 individuals and 40 organizations, indicating a dynamic and growing regional presence.
ABA Credential Mix
The data reveals a notable concentration of ABA professionals, with 24 BCBAs and 149 RBTs. It's important to note that 3 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a common career progression from technician to supervisor. This results in a ratio of approximately 6.2 RBTs for every BCBA, suggesting a robust capacity for clinical supervision within the corridor, which is higher than typical national averages. Beyond ABA, the region also saw registrations for 9 LCSW-C, 6 LCPC, and 5 LPC professionals, reflecting a diverse behavioral health workforce.
Workforce Demographics
Among individual practitioners, the workforce is predominantly female, with 202 female providers accounting for 73% of the total. Male providers number 53 (19%), and 21 providers (8%) identify as nonbinary. Top cities for new registrations include Rockville (77 providers), Washington (58 providers), Baltimore (39 providers), Columbia (24 providers), and Pikesville (19 providers). Notably, MARYLAND SPORTSCARE & REHAB LLC and PENUEL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES LLC. each appeared twice, suggesting multi-location operations or multiple NPIs for different service lines.
This robust and diverse influx of behavioral health professionals, particularly within the ABA sector, suggests a healthy and expanding capacity to meet the region's growing demand for services.
