Indianapolis's behavioral health sector saw a total of 39 providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a smaller, localized contribution to the overall behavioral health workforce. Of these, 19 new registrations occurred this week, contributing to 21 new providers this year. The total includes 37 individual practitioners and 2 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, this update shows 0 BCBA credentials and 15 RBTs identified by taxonomy. The absence of BCBAs in this specific dataset, while 15 RBTs are present, highlights a potential gap in direct supervisory capacity for ABA services, as RBTs require BCBA oversight. There were no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The broader behavioral health workforce includes 7 LCSWs, 2 LMHCs, 1 SLP, 1 PH.D., 1 MSW, LCSW, CSAYC, 1 LSW, 1 LMFT, 1 LMHC, CSAYC, and 1 LCSW, MSSW.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Indianapolis is predominantly female, with 28 female providers accounting for 76% of the total. 4 male providers constitute 11%, and 5 nonbinary providers make up 14%. No specific organizations were notably repeated in this update. Additionally, 11 providers hold multiple taxonomies, suggesting a diverse range of services or specializations. The current data suggests a need for increased BCBA presence to support the RBT workforce and enhance ABA service accessibility in the Indianapolis area.
