Tampa's behavioral health sector recorded 33 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized but active growth in the area. The new entries consist of 30 individual practitioners and 3 organizations, reflecting a mix of independent professionals and clinical entities establishing a presence in the city.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual providers, the data shows 5 BCBAs and 16 RBTs. There were no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 3.2 RBTs suggests a potential need for more supervisory-level professionals to support the direct-service RBT workforce. Additionally, the data includes other behavioral health professionals such as 5 LCSWs, 1 LMHC, 1 BCABA, and 2 Speech-Language Pathologists (EDD CCCSLP and MS CCCSLP), contributing to the broader behavioral health landscape. Notably, 6 providers were registered with multiple taxonomies, indicating diverse skill sets or specializations.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Tampa is predominantly female, with 26 female providers accounting for 87% of the total, compared to 4 male providers at 13%. No nonbinary providers were recorded in this update. There were no specific organizations noted as appearing multiple times, nor were any city counts inflated by corporate headquarters registrations. This snapshot suggests a growing, predominantly female direct-service workforce in Tampa, which is crucial for expanding access to behavioral health services, particularly in ABA.
