Florida recorded **9 NPI deactivations** for behavioral health providers this week, accounting for **5% of the national total** in this category. The majority of these deactivations were for individuals, with **8 individual providers** having their NPIs deactivated, while **1 organizational NPI** was deactivated. This administrative update reflects changes in the state's behavioral health provider landscape during the week of July 20-26, 2026.
Credential and Geographic Focus
Among the deactivated NPIs, several credential types were noted. Mental Health Counselors, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) each accounted for 2 deactivations, with each type representing **22% of the total**. Cumulatively, these three credential types made up **66%** of the week's deactivations. Clinical Social Workers and Counselors each had 1 deactivation, comprising **11%** of the total. Geographically, Hialeah Gardens recorded 2 deactivations, the highest count for any single city. Other locations with 1 deactivation included Delray Beach, Safety Harbor, Doral, and Jacksonville.
These NPI deactivations are administrative status changes within the federal NPPES registry and do not inherently indicate a cessation of practice or license action for specific providers.
