Los Angeles saw 14 new behavioral health providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. All of these providers are individuals, with no new organizations appearing this week. This influx represents 0% of the national total for the week, indicating a localized or niche entry of new practitioners rather than a broad regional surge in this specific reporting period.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Within this group, the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) workforce shows 1 BCBA and 7 RBTs. The single BCBA holds an "MA, BCBA" credential, indicating an advanced degree alongside their certification. There are no providers holding both BCBA and RBT credentials simultaneously in this update. The ratio of 1 BCBA to 7 RBTs suggests a high demand for supervisory capacity relative to direct service providers among these new registrants, which is a critical factor for maintaining quality ABA services. Additionally, the update includes 1 provider with an MSW/ASW credential, contributing to the broader behavioral health landscape.
Workforce Demographics
The demographic breakdown of these new individual providers shows a workforce predominantly composed of females, with 8 female providers making up 57% of the total. Males account for 4 providers, or 29%, while 2 providers identify as nonbinary, representing 14%. No specific organizations were noted as appearing multiple times in this week's update, reinforcing that all new entries were individual practitioners.
This snapshot suggests a modest, individual-driven expansion of the behavioral health workforce in Los Angeles, with a particular emphasis on direct ABA service providers, highlighting the ongoing need for robust supervisory support.
