Illinois recorded 12 NPI deactivations among behavioral health providers during the week of March 16-22, 2026. This total represents 6% of the national deactivations in this category for the period. The deactivations included 8 individual providers and 4 organizations.
Credential Breakdown
The most frequent deactivation involved Community/Behavioral Health Organizations, accounting for 4 records, or 33% of the state's total. Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), Clinical Social Workers, and Pastoral Counselors each saw 2 deactivations, representing 17% for each credential type. Additionally, 1 Counselor NPI was deactivated, making up 8% of the total. This indicates deactivations across a range of behavioral health specialties, encompassing both organizational entities and various individual professional roles.
Geographic Distribution
Geographically, Chicago registered the highest number of deactivations with 4 records. Northbrook followed with 2 deactivations. Other cities such as West Frankfort, Mount Prospect, and Lincolnwood each recorded 1 deactivation. The data points to deactivations occurring in both the state's largest city and several suburban areas.
These NPI deactivations reflect administrative status changes in the federal NPPES registry and do not inherently indicate specific licensure actions or that a provider has ceased practicing.
