Missouri recorded 5 NPI deactivations for behavioral health providers during the week of May 18-24, 2026. This total represents 3% of the national behavioral health deactivations reported in the federal NPPES registry for the period. The deactivations included 4 individual providers and 1 organization, reflecting a mix of provider types in the state's behavioral health sector.
Credential and Geographic Overview
The deactivations spanned multiple behavioral health specialties. Each of the following credentials accounted for one deactivation: Clinical Social Worker, Specialist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Case Manager/Care Coordinator, and RBT. Similarly, the deactivations were geographically dispersed across the state. One deactivation was noted in West Plains, one in Liberty, one in Saint Louis, one in Saint Peters, and one in Kansas City. This broad distribution across different provider types and locations suggests no specific regional or specialty-based concentration among this week's deactivations in Missouri.
Context of NPI Status Changes
It is important to note that an NPI deactivation reflects an administrative status change within the federal NPPES registry. This status change does not, by itself, indicate a license action against a provider or confirm that a provider has ceased practicing, as providers may continue to operate under different NPIs or in different capacities.
