Massachusetts recorded 7 NPI deactivations for behavioral health providers between March 16 and March 22, 2026. This total represents 4% of the national behavioral health deactivations reported for the week. All 7 deactivations were for individual practitioners, with no organizational NPIs deactivated in the state during this period.
Credential Breakdown
The deactivated NPIs included a varied mix of behavioral health roles. Clinical Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, and Specialist/Technologists each accounted for 2 deactivations. These three categories collectively represent 86% of the week's total deactivations in Massachusetts. One Addiction Counselor NPI was also deactivated, making up the remaining 14%.
Geographic Distribution
The deactivations were distributed across 5 different cities within Massachusetts. Quincy, Arlington, Worcester, West Roxbury, and Springfield each recorded 1 deactivation. This broad geographic spread indicates no particular concentration of NPI deactivations in any single metropolitan area or region this week.
NPI deactivations reflect administrative status changes in the NPPES registry and do not inherently indicate a provider has ceased practice or faced disciplinary action.
