Illinois recorded 5 behavioral health provider NPI deactivations this week, representing 3% of the national total. Of these, 4 were individual providers and 1 was an organization. These administrative status changes occurred between July 13 and July 19, 2026, impacting various roles within the state's behavioral health sector.
Credential and City Trends
The most frequent credential among the deactivated NPIs was Counselor, accounting for 2 records, or 40% of the total. Other specific credentials included 1 BCBA, 1 Case Manager/Care Coordinator, and 1 Mental Health Counselor, each representing 20% of the deactivations. This distribution reflects a range of professional types experiencing NPI deactivation in the state.
Geographically, the city of Chicago recorded 2 deactivations. Collinsville, Waukegan, and Normal each saw 1 deactivation. This spread indicates deactivations occurred in both the state's largest urban center and several other distinct communities across Illinois.
It is important to note that an NPI deactivation is an administrative status change in the federal NPPES registry and does not inherently indicate a license action or that a provider has ceased practicing.
