Iowa recorded 50 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 0% of the national weekly total. The registry added 32 new providers this week, bringing the year-to-date count to 34. The update includes 36 individuals and 14 organizations. Iowa’s zero-percent share signals that its activity remains small relative to the national weekly registry, even with a sizable influx of new records. NPI activity does not confirm active caseloads, staffing levels or appointment availability.
ABA Workforce Mix
The registry reports 3 BCBA credentials and 10 RBT credentials, with no dual BCBA-RBT credentials. These credential categories can overlap with taxonomy and other registry fields, so they should not be treated as mutually exclusive shares of Iowa’s 50 providers. The gap between technician and supervisor records points to a workforce weighted toward direct implementation rather than documented clinical oversight. Because BCBAs supervise RBTs, develop treatment plans and monitor care quality, limited BCBA capacity can constrain how quickly technician growth becomes expanded ABA access. The broader update also includes mental health counselors, social workers, psychologists, addiction counselors and speech-language pathologists, underscoring that the registry captures behavioral health activity beyond ABA.
Demographics and Organizations
Gender data identifies 29 female providers and 7 male providers, corresponding to 81% and 19%; no nonbinary providers are reported. The leading cities are Urbandale, West Des Moines, Ames, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, indicating activity concentrated in several population centers. No notable organization is flagged as appearing multiple times. The registry reports 2 providers with multiple taxonomies; that overlap may reflect broader service roles and does not represent 2 additional providers.
Iowa’s update suggests growing technician-level activity but a comparatively thin documented BCBA pipeline, making supervisor recruitment important to improving ABA access.
