The DC/Baltimore Corridor saw 299 behavioral health providers added to the CMS NPI registry in the latest update, representing 3% of the national total. This significant concentration underscores the region's importance as a hub for behavioral health services. Of these, 166 providers were new this week, contributing to 186 new providers this year, comprising 238 individual practitioners and 61 organizations.

ABA Credential Mix

Within the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 19 BCBAs and 147 RBTs. It's important to note these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 3 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a common career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 7.7 RBTs suggests a high demand for supervisory capacity relative to the number of RBTs providing direct care, a critical factor for quality ABA service delivery.

Workforce Demographics

The individual workforce in the Corridor is predominantly female, with 189 female providers accounting for 79%, while 42 male providers make up 18%, and 7 nonbinary providers represent 3%. Notable organizations with multiple registrations include BEYOND HEALTH LLC with 5 entries and ALLY BEHAVIOR LLC with 3 entries, suggesting these multi-state employers or larger local groups are actively expanding. Top cities for new providers are Baltimore, Rockville, Washington, Columbia, and Silver Spring, indicating diverse geographic growth.

This data suggests continued robust growth in direct care roles, particularly RBTs, which is crucial for expanding access to ABA services for families in the DC/Baltimore Corridor. The sustained influx of new providers points to a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in the region.