Columbus's behavioral health sector registered a total of 43 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating localized activity rather than a significant share of national growth. Of these, 22 new registrations occurred this week, contributing to 24 new providers this year. The total includes 39 individual practitioners and 4 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 2 BCBA credentials and 3 RBT credentials. No providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs suggests a limited supervisory capacity relative to direct care providers, which is a critical factor for scaling ABA services. The broader behavioral health landscape in Columbus also includes professionals with credentials such as 3 LPCCs, 2 LISWs, 1 SLP, and 1 PHD, among others.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Columbus is predominantly female, with 28 female providers accounting for 72% of the total, while 11 male providers constitute 28%. No nonbinary providers were registered in this update. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. The recent addition of 22 new providers this week suggests a growing behavioral health workforce, which could improve access to care across various specialties in the Columbus area.
