Tampa's behavioral health sector registered 61 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. While this represents 0% of the national weekly total, the city saw a notable influx of 12 new providers this week, all of whom also registered this year. The total includes 59 individual practitioners and 2 organizations, indicating a mix of independent professionals and clinic-based services in the area.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 3 BCBA providers and 13 RBT providers. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 2 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. This results in a BCBA to RBT ratio of approximately 1:4.3, suggesting a significant direct care workforce relative to supervisory capacity. Beyond ABA, the area also registered 15 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and 6 Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC). Additionally, 10 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse skill set beyond primary ABA roles.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Tampa is predominantly female, with 45 practitioners, representing 76% of individual providers. 14 practitioners identify as male, making up 24%. No nonbinary providers were registered in this update. There were no notable organizations appearing multiple times, suggesting a diverse landscape of independent providers and smaller clinics rather than dominance by multi-state chains. No city counts were inflated by corporate HQ registrations. The high RBT-to-BCBA ratio suggests a growing demand for direct ABA services, which will likely require a corresponding increase in supervisory BCBAs to maintain service quality and expand access in Tampa.
