The DC/Baltimore Corridor saw 364 behavioral health providers join the CMS NPI registry this week, representing 4% of the national total. This significant concentration underscores the region's robust and growing demand for behavioral health services. The new additions include 321 individual practitioners and 43 organizations, reflecting a dynamic blend of independent practice growth and clinic expansion across the area.

ABA Credential Mix

Within the individual providers, the data highlights a strong presence of Applied Behavior Analysis professionals. The corridor added 19 BCBAs and 201 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 5 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a common career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every ten RBTs suggests a high demand for supervisory capacity to support the large RBT workforce. Beyond ABA, other behavioral health specialists include 8 LCSW-Cs, 6 LPCs, and 5 LCPCs, reflecting a diverse professional landscape.

Workforce Demographics

The individual provider workforce in the DC/Baltimore Corridor is predominantly female, with 262 female providers accounting for 82% of the total. Male providers number 54 (17%), and 5 identify as nonbinary (2%). Rockville leads the local urban centers with 98 providers, followed by Baltimore with 47 and Washington with 40. SOAR HEALTH, INC. appeared 3 times in the data, indicating its active presence. This consistent influx of RBTs, particularly in key urban areas, points to continued expansion of direct ABA services, enhancing access to care for local families.