Vermont's behavioral health sector saw a modest increase in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with a total of 8 providers added. This represents less than 1% of the national weekly total. All new registrants were individuals, with no organizations. Notably, all 4 new providers registered this week also represent the total new additions for the year to date, indicating a recent, concentrated burst of NPI applications in the state.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on the ABA workforce, the data shows 1 BCBA professional registered. This individual also holds an LBA (Licensed Behavior Analyst) credential, indicating state licensure in addition to the national BCBA certification. There were no RBTs (Registered Behavior Technicians) among the new registrants. The absence of RBTs, coupled with only one BCBA, suggests a very limited or nascent ABA workforce represented in this specific NPI update for Vermont, potentially impacting supervision capacity and access to direct ABA services. Beyond ABA, the update included other behavioral health professionals, such as two MSWs, one MA, LMHC, and one BA.
Provider Demographics and Trends
The demographic breakdown of these new providers shows a strong female majority, with 7 individuals identifying as female, representing 88% of the total. 1 individual identified as male, accounting for 13%. No organizations were noted as appearing multiple times in this update. This small cohort of new NPI registrants, particularly the limited ABA representation and absence of RBTs, suggests that Vermont may face challenges in expanding its ABA service capacity based on this week's data.
