The DC/Baltimore Corridor's behavioral health sector recorded 589 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 3% of the national weekly total. This indicates a significant and active presence in the regional behavioral health landscape. Of these, 189 new providers registered this week, contributing to 204 new registrations this year. The total includes 546 individual practitioners and 43 organizations.

ABA Credential Mix

Among individual practitioners, the data shows 20 BCBA providers and 153 RBT providers. These categories are not mutually exclusive, as 10 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs is approximately 1:7.65, suggesting a high demand for supervisory capacity to support the large RBT workforce. Additionally, 97 providers reported multiple taxonomies, reflecting a diverse skill set beyond primary ABA roles.

Workforce Demographics and Top Cities

The individual provider workforce in the DC/Baltimore Corridor is predominantly female, with 374 practitioners, making up 68%. 157 practitioners identify as male (29%), and 15 providers identify as nonbinary (3%). Proud Moments Licensed Behavior Analysts PLLC appeared 6 times in the data, indicating a notable presence for this ABA chain. Top cities for provider registration include Baltimore (158 providers), Washington (62 providers), Rockville (48 providers), Bethesda (34 providers), and Columbia (30 providers). This data suggests a robust and growing behavioral health workforce in the DC/Baltimore Corridor, particularly within the ABA sector, which is crucial for expanding access to services.