Oklahoma registered a total of 85 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 1% of the national total. This week alone, 41 new providers were added, which also accounts for the entire year-to-date growth, indicating a focused surge in new behavioral health professionals within the state. This concentration suggests Oklahoma is actively expanding its provider base, albeit from a smaller proportional share nationally.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Within the individual provider landscape, the data highlights 3 BCBAs and 19 RBTs. Notably, there were no individuals holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update, indicating distinct roles for these professionals. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 6.3 RBTs for every BCBA, underscores the critical need for qualified supervisors to ensure high-quality ABA service delivery. This ratio is a key indicator for scaling ABA services, as RBTs require consistent supervision from BCBAs to practice effectively.
Workforce Demographics and Practice Diversity
The workforce demographics in Oklahoma show a strong female representation, with 57 female providers making up 77% of the individual total. Male providers number 12, accounting for 16%, while 5 providers identify as nonbinary, representing 7%. Although no specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update, 22 providers hold multiple taxonomies. This suggests a significant portion of the workforce possesses diverse skill sets, potentially offering a broader scope of integrated behavioral health services.
This data suggests a growing, predominantly female behavioral health workforce in Oklahoma, with an increasing number of RBTs requiring adequate BCBA supervision to meet the rising demand for ABA services statewide.
