Florida saw 668 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, accounting for a substantial 7% of the national total. This high volume of new NPIs underscores Florida's position as a rapidly growing market for behavioral health services, with significant activity in the ABA sector.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within the ABA field, the data reveals 122 providers with a BCBA credential and 303 with an RBT credential. These counts overlap, as **36 individuals** hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, a common sign of career progression from technician to supervisor. This ratio of direct-care staff to supervisors highlights the critical need for experienced BCBAs to manage the expanding workforce and ensure quality of care.
Workforce Demographics
Of the **550 individual providers** in this update, the workforce is overwhelmingly female at **85%**, compared to 13% male and 2% nonbinary. Among organizations, MCR Health, Inc. was the most frequent new registrant, appearing **6 times**, followed by WSSH Powerback Rehabilitation Services, LLC with four appearances, indicating active enrollment from these established healthcare entities.
This continued growth, particularly the high influx of RBTs, points toward an expanding capacity to deliver ABA therapy, which is crucial for improving access to care for families across the state.