Phoenix's behavioral health sector registered 64 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. Of these, 13 new providers registered this week, contributing to 15 new registrations this year. Phoenix accounted for 0% of the national weekly total, suggesting a modest volume of new registrations in this update. The total includes 56 individual practitioners and 8 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 2 BCBA providers and 4 RBT providers. It is important to note that one BCBA also holds an LBA license, indicating a state-level credential layered on top of the national certification. There were no providers explicitly registered with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs is 1:2, which suggests a limited supervisory capacity relative to direct service providers, a critical factor for ABA service scalability. Additionally, 16 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse range of specializations beyond primary ABA roles.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Phoenix is predominantly female, with 37 practitioners, representing 66%. 18 practitioners identify as male, making up 32%, and 1 provider identifies as nonbinary, accounting for 2%. No specific multi-state organizations were notably dominant in this update, suggesting a varied provider landscape. The current BCBA-to-RBT ratio highlights a potential need for more supervisory-level professionals to support the growth of direct service providers and enhance access to ABA services in Phoenix.
