Oklahoma saw 5 behavioral health provider NPI deactivations this week, representing 3% of the national total. All 5 deactivations were for individual providers, with no organizational NPIs deactivated in the state during this period.
Credential Trends
Among the deactivated NPIs, "Specialist" was the most frequent taxonomy, accounting for 2 providers, or 40% of the total. Other deactivated credentials included "Professional Counselor," "Counselor," and "Mental Health Counselor," each representing 1 provider or 20% of the deactivations. This distribution indicates a mix of general and specialized behavioral health roles among the deactivated NPIs.
Geographic Distribution
Geographically, Oklahoma City recorded the highest number of deactivations with 2 providers. Yukon, Tulsa, and Ardmore each saw 1 provider deactivation. The concentration in Oklahoma City aligns with its status as a major population center in the state.
These NPI deactivations reflect administrative changes in the federal registry and do not inherently indicate specific practice status changes for the individual providers.
