Wisconsin recorded a total of 102 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. A significant portion of this activity, 49 providers, were new registrations this week, accounting for nearly all of the 50 new providers added to the registry for the year. This indicates a recent, concentrated surge in NPI enrollments rather than a gradual, sustained growth trend across the year in the state.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the critical ABA sector, Wisconsin's data shows 2 BCBA professionals and 13 RBT individuals. It is important to note that while 13 providers are identified as RBTs through either their credential or taxonomy, only 2 RBTs explicitly listed "RBT" in their credential field. No providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This results in a ratio of 6.5 RBTs per BCBA. While this ratio appears numerically favorable for supervision compared to the typical 8-10:1 industry standard, the extremely low absolute numbers suggest a very limited overall pool of certified ABA providers in the state, potentially impacting service access.
Provider Demographics and Local Presence
The update registered 78 individual providers and 24 organizations. The gender breakdown among individuals reveals a strong female majority, with 61 female providers accounting for 78%. Male providers totaled 14, or 18%, while 3 providers identified as nonbinary, representing 4%. Top cities for new registrations included Madison, Milwaukee, Brookfield, Wausau, and Glendale. No prominent multi-state ABA chains or specific organizations appeared multiple times, indicating a fragmented local market rather than expansion by dominant players. The overall data suggests that while Wisconsin saw a recent increase in NPI registrations, the state still faces significant challenges in expanding its certified ABA workforce to meet potential demand.
