Tampa's behavioral health sector saw 13 new providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing less than 1% of the national weekly total. This modest influx includes 11 individual practitioners and 2 organizations, indicating a mix of independent professionals and clinical entities joining the local landscape.
Credential and Taxonomy Breakdown
Within the individual providers, the data highlights a strong focus on direct care. There are 9 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) among the new additions. Notably, there were 0 BCBAs and 0 dual BCBA+RBT credential holders this week. This significant imbalance, with no new BCBAs to supervise the RBTs, could present challenges for maintaining adequate supervision ratios crucial for high-quality ABA service delivery. Beyond ABA, one individual is registered with an MSW credential and as a Clinical Social Worker, alongside another individual also identified as a Clinical Social Worker. Additionally, one organization is registered as a Case Management Organization, and another as an Acupuncturist.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Tampa is predominantly female, with 10 female providers accounting for 91% of the total, compared to 1 male provider. No specific organizations were noted multiple times in this week's update. This week's data suggests a growing RBT workforce in Tampa, but the absence of new BCBA supervisors could impact the scalability and quality of ABA services in the region.
