Delaware saw a modest addition of 17 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. This represents 0% of the national total, indicating a very small fraction of new national enrollments, which is typical for a state with a smaller population and provider base.
ABA Workforce Snapshot
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 3 new RBT credentials but 0 new BCBA credentials. There were also no individuals holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The absence of new BCBAs is a critical factor for ABA clinics, as RBTs require direct supervision from BCBAs or BCBAs-D to deliver services. This imbalance suggests potential challenges in expanding supervision capacity within the state. Beyond ABA, the update included 3 LPCMH credentials and 1 MA credential, contributing to the broader behavioral health landscape. Additionally, 6 providers were identified with multiple taxonomies, indicating diverse practice areas within their NPI registrations.
Provider Demographics
Of the 13 individual providers, 9 (69%) are female, and 4 (31%) are male. This gender distribution aligns with national trends in the behavioral health field. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update, suggesting new enrollments are spread across various entities rather than concentrated in a few large chains.
The limited number of new ABA professionals, particularly at the supervisory BCBA level, highlights ongoing challenges for expanding ABA access and maintaining adequate supervision ratios in Delaware.
