Tampa's behavioral health sector saw 20 new providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, all of whom are new this year. Tampa contributed 0% to the national total this week, indicating a localized influx of new practitioners and organizations. This growth includes 16 individual practitioners and 4 organizations, suggesting a mix of independent providers and emerging clinic operations.
ABA Workforce Credentials
Within the individual providers, the data highlights a strong focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. The update shows 2 BCBAs and 12 RBTs. There were no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials this week. This ratio of one BCBA for every six RBTs suggests a supervision capacity that is within typical operational ranges for ABA services, though continued growth in BCBA numbers would further strengthen the supervisory structure. Additionally, 1 provider holds an LCSW credential, and other taxonomies such as Speech-Language Pathologist and Behavior Technician were also registered.
Demographic Insights and Organizational Presence
The individual provider workforce in Tampa is predominantly female, with 14 female providers accounting for 88% of the total. There is 1 male provider and 1 nonbinary provider. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update. The consistent addition of both direct-service RBTs and supervising BCBAs suggests a dynamic and expanding ABA workforce in the Tampa area, which is crucial for improving access to care for local families.
