Indianapolis registered 87 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing less than 1% to the national weekly total. This week saw 14 new providers join the Indianapolis workforce, accounting for all new registrations this year. The total comprises 83 individual practitioners and 4 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Examining the credential mix, Indianapolis reported 13 RBT providers. Notably, there were no BCBA providers or dual BCBA+RBT credential holders in this update, which suggests a significant gap in supervisory capacity for ABA services. This absence of BCBAs is a critical indicator for ABA clinic operators, as RBTs require direct supervision from BCBAs to deliver services. Beyond ABA-specific roles, the data also shows 12 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating diverse specializations. Other prominent credentials include 8 LCSW providers, 6 M.D.s, and 4 LMHCs.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Indianapolis is predominantly female, with 62 practitioners representing 75%. Male practitioners account for 18 individuals, or 22%, while 3 providers identify as nonbinary, making up 4%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update, suggesting a varied landscape of providers rather than dominance by large multi-state chains. The current credential distribution, particularly the lack of BCBAs, highlights a potential challenge for expanding comprehensive ABA services in Indianapolis, despite the presence of RBTs.
