Los Angeles saw 103 behavioral health providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This concentration signals Los Angeles as a significant and active market for behavioral health services. Notably, 56 providers were new this week, accounting for almost all new registrations this year, indicating a rapid expansion. The majority of these are individual practitioners, totaling 97 individuals, alongside 6 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual providers, the data shows 5 BCBAs and 32 RBTs. There were no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs is approximately 6.4 to 1. This higher ratio suggests a strong demand for direct service providers, but also highlights a potential need for more BCBA supervisors to ensure adequate oversight and support for the growing RBT workforce, crucial for maintaining quality ABA service delivery.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Los Angeles shows a diverse gender breakdown: 60 female providers (62%), 20 male providers (21%), and 17 nonbinary providers (18%). Embolden Youth Services appeared twice in the registry, indicating a consistent local presence. This data suggests a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in Los Angeles, with a notable surge in direct-service RBTs, indicating increased capacity for foundational ABA services.
