Houston's behavioral health sector saw 61 total providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This consistent activity highlights Houston's ongoing contribution to the country's behavioral health workforce. Of these, 32 new providers registered this week, contributing to 36 new registrations this year. The total includes 45 individual practitioners and 16 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 5 BCBA providers and 6 RBT providers. While these are distinct certifications, RBTs operate under the direct supervision of BCBAs. With 0 dual-credentialed providers holding both BCBA and RBT credentials in this update, the low number of BCBAs relative to RBTs suggests a potential bottleneck in supervisory capacity, which is critical for expanding quality ABA services. The broader behavioral health landscape in Houston also includes professionals with credentials such as LCSW, LPC, and Speech-Language Pathologists, indicating a diverse range of services beyond ABA.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Houston is predominantly female, with 34 female providers accounting for 76% of the total. 11 male providers constitute 24%, and no nonbinary providers were registered in this update. There were no specific organizations appearing multiple times in this update, suggesting a fragmented market without dominant multi-state chains in this specific dataset. The continued influx of new providers, particularly in diverse behavioral health roles, suggests an evolving landscape for patient access in Houston.
