Florida's behavioral health sector added 751 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 8% of the national weekly total. This concentration highlights Florida's significant and growing behavioral health market, attracting a substantial portion of new national provider activity. The update includes 650 individual providers and 101 organizations.

Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity

Within this cohort, the ABA workforce is heavily represented by 385 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 116 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) identified by credential. Notably, 31 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating career progression within the field. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs (approximately 3.3:1) suggests a healthy support structure for direct service delivery. It is important to note that 145 providers reported multiple taxonomies or credentials, indicating some overlap in these categories.

Workforce Demographics and Organizational Activity

Among individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 538 women accounting for 83%. Male providers comprise 104 individuals (16%), and 8 providers identify as nonbinary (1%). Several organizations appeared twice in this update, including Stress Less Therapy, Access Medical Care Inc., Constructive Surgery Group, LLC, A Plus Behavior Analysis Corp, and Y&M Healthcare Services Inc., suggesting active recruitment or expansion by these entities.

This consistent growth, particularly in the RBT and BCBA categories, signals a robust and expanding ABA workforce in Florida, enhancing access to critical behavioral health services across the state.