New York recorded 11 behavioral health provider NPI deactivations this week, representing 7% of the national total for the period of May 25-31, 2026. This figure contributes to the broader national landscape of provider workforce changes. All 11 deactivations were for individual providers, with no organizations affected during this timeframe.
Provider Roles and Locations
Among the deactivated NPIs, Clinical Social Workers accounted for 4 individuals, representing 36% of the total. Psychologists followed with 3 individuals, or 27% of deactivations. Specialists made up 2 deactivations, or 18%, while Mental Health Counselors and BCBAs each accounted for 1 deactivation, or 9% respectively. Geographically, the city of New York recorded 4 deactivations, and Brooklyn saw 2 deactivations. Other cities with single deactivations included Scarsdale, Ardsley, and Port Jefferson Station. This distribution highlights deactivations across various behavioral health specialties and a concentration within major urban centers.
Context of Deactivations
NPI deactivations are administrative status changes within the federal NPPES registry. They do not inherently indicate a license action or that a provider has stopped practicing.
