Denver's behavioral health sector registered 49 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. The city's share of the national weekly total was 0%, indicating that while new providers are entering the local market, their overall contribution to the national influx this week was minimal. The area added 27 new providers this week, contributing to 30 new registrations this year. This total includes 31 individual practitioners and 18 organizations, signaling consistent growth in the regional workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 3 BCBA providers and 6 RBT providers. There were no providers holding both BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This results in a BCBA to RBT ratio of 1:2, suggesting a relatively balanced, though still lean, supervisory capacity for ABA services in the area. It is important to note that these counts are specific to BCBA and RBT credentials and do not include other mental health professionals. Additionally, 13 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse skill set beyond primary ABA roles.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Denver is predominantly female, with 21 practitioners, representing 68% of individual providers. 10 practitioners identify as male, making up 32%. AGNIESZKA BAKLAZEC PLLC appeared 4 times in the registry, suggesting a notable organizational presence in the local behavioral health landscape. The ongoing influx of new providers, particularly direct care RBTs, suggests a growing demand for and access to behavioral health services in Denver, with a continued need for BCBA supervisors.
