Denver's behavioral health sector saw 15 new providers in the latest CMS update, representing less than 1% of the national weekly total. All 15 providers registered this week are new to the NPI registry this year. The new additions include 9 individual practitioners and 6 organizations, indicating a mix of solo providers and larger clinical operations.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within these new registrations, the data reveals 3 providers with a BCBA taxonomy and 6 providers with an RBT taxonomy. It's important to note that BCBA and RBT designations in NPI data often represent the primary service taxonomy for organizations (BCBA) or direct care providers (RBT), rather than formal credentials in all cases. The ratio of 3 BCBAs to 6 RBTs suggests a 1:2 supervision ratio, which is generally favorable for maintaining quality ABA services. Additionally, Denver's new registrations include 1 individual with an LPC credential and 1 individual with an MS credential, indicating a broader scope of behavioral health professionals beyond ABA. There are no providers holding dual BCBA+RBT credentials among this week's new registrations.
Workforce Demographics
Among the 9 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 6 female providers accounting for 67%. There is 1 male provider, representing 11%, and 2 nonbinary providers, making up 22% of individuals. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update. This influx of new professionals, particularly in ABA, suggests a growing capacity to meet behavioral health needs in the Denver area.
