Iowa saw 42 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. With 30 new providers added this week, this activity represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized but consistent growth in the state's behavioral health workforce. Of these, 31 were individuals and 11 were organizations.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 1 BCBA credential and 11 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these counts are based on reported credentials and may not capture all individuals practicing under these taxonomies if credentials are not explicitly listed. There were no individuals holding both BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This ratio of RBTs to BCBAs highlights a significant need for supervisory capacity, as BCBAs are responsible for overseeing RBTs to ensure the delivery of high-quality ABA services. A low BCBA count relative to RBTs can signal potential bottlenecks in service expansion and quality assurance.
Provider Demographics and Key Organizations
Of the 31 individual providers, 26 (84%) are female, 4 (13%) are male, and 1 (3%) identifies as nonbinary. This gender distribution is consistent with broader trends in the behavioral health field, which is predominantly female. Among organizations, Genesis Health System appeared 4 times, indicating its notable presence and continued activity in the state's healthcare landscape.
This data suggests a growing, predominantly female behavioral health workforce in Iowa, with a particular need to bolster BCBA numbers to support the expanding RBT workforce and enhance access to quality ABA services across the state.
