The DC/Baltimore Corridor saw 283 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 3% of the national weekly total. This influx includes 247 individual practitioners and 36 organizations, indicating a highly active and growing regional market for behavioral health services. Notably, 182 providers were newly registered this week, signaling a significant expansion of the workforce.

ABA Credential Mix

Within the individual providers, the data highlights a significant presence of ABA professionals. There are 21 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 151 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive; 3 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, often signifying a career path from direct service to supervisory roles. The resulting ratio of approximately 7 RBTs for every BCBA indicates a substantial workforce providing direct ABA services, underscoring a high demand for BCBA-level clinical supervision across the corridor.

Workforce Demographics

The individual provider workforce in the DC/Baltimore Corridor shows a clear gender distribution, with 173 female providers making up 70% of the total. Male providers account for 49 individuals (20%), and 25 providers (10%) identify as nonbinary. Geographically, Rockville is a major hub with 72 providers, followed by Baltimore with 35 providers, and Pikesville, Washington, and Columbia each registering 29 providers. Notable organizations with multiple new registrations include Verbal Beginnings LLC and University of Maryland Pediatric Associates, PA, each with 2 providers, suggesting their active recruitment in the region.

This data suggests a dynamic behavioral health landscape in the DC/Baltimore Corridor, with a robust RBT pipeline and ongoing demand for supervisory BCBAs to support growing ABA services and access.