Tampa's behavioral health sector saw 72 providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 1% of the national weekly total, indicating a consistent level of activity in the region. Of these, 29 providers were newly registered this week, contributing to a total of 31 new providers in Tampa this year. The local landscape is primarily composed of 67 individual practitioners and 5 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
The data highlights a significant presence of ABA professionals in Tampa. There are 8 BCBAs and 47 RBTs. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, signifying career progression. This results in a ratio of approximately 5.9 RBTs for every BCBA, which is a healthy ratio for supervision capacity within ABA clinics. Beyond ABA, the area also includes 3 LCSWs, 1 MSW, and 1 M.D., reflecting a broader scope of behavioral health services.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Tampa is predominantly female, with 53 female providers accounting for 79% of the total. Male providers number 13, making up 19%, and 1 provider identifies as nonbinary, representing 1%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse organizational landscape rather than dominance by a few large entities.
This consistent influx of providers, particularly the robust RBT-to-BCBA ratio, suggests a growing and well-supported ABA workforce in Tampa, which could enhance access to services for individuals needing behavioral health support.
