The CMS NPPES registry recorded 197 deactivations among Behavioral Health Providers this week, spanning July 6 to July 12, 2026. Of these, Hipa.ai's name cache retained identifying information for 193 records, while 4 records had their names and addresses scrubbed by CMS in accordance with privacy policies. California led all states in deactivations, with 28 records.

Geographic Patterns in Deactivations

Geographically, California accounted for 28 deactivations, representing 15% of the week's total for behavioral health providers. Illinois followed with 14 deactivations, and New York recorded 12. Other states with notable activity included Washington with 11 deactivations, and both Texas and Michigan each reporting 10 deactivations. Ohio saw 8 deactivations, while Florida, Oregon, and North Carolina each had 7. This geographic distribution indicates deactivations occurring across diverse regions, with a slight concentration in populous states. Notably, a cluster of 10 deactivations in Decatur, Illinois, was associated with multiple NPIs for "Heritage Behavioral Health Center," suggesting potential organizational restructuring or consolidation of records.

Credential and Taxonomy Mix

An analysis of the named deactivated records shows that individual providers accounted for the majority, with 165 entries, while organizations comprised 28 entries. The most frequently deactivated primary taxonomy was 'Mental Health Counselor' with 26 records, representing 13% of the named deactivations. This was closely followed by 'Clinical Social Worker' with 25 records, also 13%. 'Case Manager/Care Coordinator' saw 20 deactivations (10%), and 'RBT' (Registered Behavior Technician) accounted for 19 deactivations (10%). Other significant categories included 'Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor' with 17 deactivations (9%), 'Speech-Language Pathologist' with 14 deactivations (7%), and 'Psychologist' also with 14 deactivations (7%). The diversity in these top taxonomies reflects administrative changes across a broad spectrum of behavioral health roles, from direct therapy to support services and organizational entities.

Context of NPI Deactivations

NPI deactivations are an administrative function of the CMS NPPES registry and do not inherently signify adverse actions, malpractice, or a cessation of practice. Providers may deactivate an NPI for various reasons, including retirement, changing practice locations, or obtaining a new NPI for a different entity type. The observed deactivations reflect ongoing administrative maintenance of the federal registry and the dynamic nature of the U.S. healthcare workforce, where providers frequently transition roles, locations, or organizational affiliations.