Tampa's behavioral health sector registered 29 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 18 new additions this week. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized growth pattern. Of the total, 25 providers are individuals and 4 are organizations, reflecting a mix of private practices and larger entities contributing to the local workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows a significant presence of Applied Behavior Analysis professionals. There are 3 BCBAs and 19 RBTs. Notably, no providers in this update hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 6.3 RBTs suggests a considerable demand for supervisory BCBAs to support the expanding RBT workforce and ensure adequate clinical oversight for ABA services. Beyond ABA, other credentials observed include 1 MSW, ISW 13839, 1 LCSW, and 1 MS, CCC-SLP.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Tampa is predominantly female, with 21 female providers accounting for 84% of the total, while 4 male providers constitute 16%. No corporate headquarters registrations inflate Tampa's provider count, and no major multi-state ABA chains appeared multiple times in this week's update, suggesting a market primarily driven by local practices and individual practitioners. This data points to a growing direct-service ABA workforce in Tampa, indicating increased access to care, but also a clear need for more BCBA supervisors to maintain quality and expand capacity.
