Louisiana had 109 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. That modest share indicates the state accounts for a limited portion of nationwide registry activity, though the update’s 60 new providers show a substantial number of Louisiana records entered this week. The registry captures provider records, not confirmed hires, staffing levels or appointment availability.
ABA Workforce Mix
The credential summary lists 10 BCBAs, 20 RBTs and 1 dual-credential provider with both BCBA and RBT credentials. These categories overlap: the dual-credential provider may be counted in both credential totals, so they are not mutually exclusive. The RBT count is twice the BCBA count, suggesting a technician-heavy profile among these credentialed records. RBTs provide direct services under BCBA supervision, so the smaller BCBA count points to a potential constraint on supervisory capacity; registry counts alone cannot establish actual caseloads or coverage. The broader provider pool also includes counselors, social workers and other behavioral health professionals, not just ABA practitioners.
Demographics and Organizations
Women make up 82 providers, or 85%; men account for 14, or 14%; and one provider is listed as nonbinary, or 1%. The gender figures cover the registry population and are not limited to ABA credentials. The data flags no notable organizations appearing multiple times. Baton Rouge, Metairie, Lafayette, New Orleans and Shreveport are the leading listed cities, indicating activity across several urban centers.
Louisiana’s update shows more RBT than BCBA records, underscoring that expanding ABA access may depend on building supervisory capacity alongside the direct-service workforce.
