Tampa's behavioral health sector saw 14 new providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing less than 1% of the national weekly total. This new activity includes 12 individual practitioners and 2 organizations, indicating a modest but consistent expansion of the local behavioral health workforce.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Among the individual providers, the data shows a strong focus on direct care. There are 11 RBTs newly registered this week. Notably, there are 0 new BCBAs and 0 providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This specific cohort suggests an influx of direct-service RBTs without a corresponding increase in supervisory BCBAs, which is a critical factor for maintaining appropriate supervision ratios and quality of care in ABA settings.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Tampa is predominantly female, with 10 female providers making up 83% of the total, compared to 2 male providers at 17%. No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update. This week's data highlights a growing pool of RBTs in Tampa, suggesting an increasing capacity for direct ABA service delivery, though the absence of new BCBA registrants in this particular update points to a potential need for more supervisory-level professionals to support this growth.
