Montana recorded 39 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, with a reported 0% of the national weekly total. The state added 20 new providers this week and has added 27 this year. The small national share reflects Montana’s limited population and dispersed service market, while the weekly additions indicate active provider registration across the state.
ABA Credential Mix
The registry lists 2 BCBAs and 3 RBTs, plus 1 dual credential combining BCBA and RBT status. These categories overlap: the dual credential is included in both the BCBA and RBT counts, so they should not be added as separate people. With only two BCBA entries and three RBT entries, Montana’s registry snapshot shows a narrow ABA supervision base relative to its direct-care workforce. Because BCBAs supervise RBTs, limited BCBA representation could constrain service expansion even when technician capacity grows.
Provider Demographics
Individuals made up 25 providers, compared with 14 organizations. The gender breakdown among individuals was 20 female, 5 male and 0 nonbinary, or 80% female and 20% male. No organization appeared multiple times in the update. The most represented cities were Kalispell, Bozeman, Billings, Missoula and Hamilton, underscoring activity across several regional markets rather than a single metropolitan center.
Montana’s update points to continued behavioral health growth, but the small BCBA base suggests ABA access may remain sensitive to supervisor availability and geographic distribution.
