Los Angeles's behavioral health sector saw 69 providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This concentration highlights Los Angeles as a significant hub for behavioral health services. Of these, 36 new registrations occurred this week, contributing to 40 new providers this year. The total includes 65 individual practitioners and 4 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Within the individual practitioner data, there is a notable imbalance in ABA credentials. The update shows only 1 provider with a BCBA credential, while 23 providers hold RBT credentials. No providers were registered with dual BCBA and RBT credentials. This ratio of one BCBA to 23 RBTs indicates a significant need for more supervisory-level BCBAs to support the direct care workforce and ensure adequate supervision for quality ABA services. Beyond ABA-specific roles, the area also registered 2 LCSWs, 1 SLP, 1 BA, 1 M.A., 1 CCC-SLP, 1 MS, and 1 M.A., CCC-SLP. Furthermore, 9 providers were registered with multiple taxonomies, indicating a breadth of service offerings.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Los Angeles shows a diverse gender breakdown. 39 female providers account for 60% of the total, while 12 male providers constitute 18%. Additionally, 14 nonbinary providers were registered, making up 22% of the individual workforce. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update, nor were there any city counts inflated by corporate headquarters registrations. The current data suggests a growing and diverse behavioral health workforce, but with a critical need for more BCBA-level supervision to meet the demands of ABA services in Los Angeles.
