Louisiana recorded **5 NPI deactivations** for behavioral health providers during the week of June 15-21, 2026. This figure represents **3% of the national total** for behavioral health deactivations in the period. The deactivations included **4 individual providers** and **1 organizational entity**.
Credential Breakdown
Among the deactivated NPIs, the Case Manager/Care Coordinator taxonomy was the most frequent, accounting for **2 deactivations**, or 40% of the total. The remaining deactivations included 1 Clinic/Center, 1 Specialist, and 1 Clinical Social Worker, each representing 20% of the deactivations. This distribution reflects administrative changes across various behavioral health roles and organizational types within the state.
Geographic Distribution
Geographically, **Baton Rouge recorded 2 deactivations**, indicating a concentration in the state capital. Single deactivations were also noted in Pine Prairie, Denham Springs, and Houma. The presence of multiple deactivations in a major urban center like Baton Rouge is consistent with its larger provider base.
These NPI deactivations reflect administrative status changes within the federal registry for behavioral health providers in Louisiana, which do not inherently indicate a cessation of practice or license action.
