Puerto Rico added 29 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national total. This modest concentration suggests a steady, albeit smaller, influx of new professionals compared to larger states, indicating a localized growth pattern for behavioral health services on the island.
Behavioral Health Credential Mix
Within this cohort, the data shows a diverse range of behavioral health professionals. Notably for the ABA field, there was only 1 Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and no new Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) or dual BCBA+RBT credential holders reported this week. This indicates a minimal expansion of ABA-specific certified roles in this particular update. The majority of new individual providers hold credentials such as LCSW, PSYCHOLOGIST, MSLP, MS, MPSY, PSYD, and various local psychology and counseling licenses, indicating growth across broader mental health and therapy disciplines.
Workforce Demographics
The new individual providers are predominantly female, with 24 individuals, or 86%, identifying as female. There are 4 male providers, accounting for 14%. This gender distribution is consistent with national trends in many behavioral health professions. On the organizational side, 1 organization, KID'S THERAPY SERVICES INC., was added this week.
This data suggests that while Puerto Rico is seeing new behavioral health professionals, the growth in ABA-specific roles this week is limited, potentially impacting the expansion of ABA access in the short term.
