Oklahoma recorded 5 behavioral health provider NPI deactivations in the federal NPPES registry this week, representing 3% of the national total for the period of May 18-24, 2026. All 5 of these deactivations were for individual practitioners, with no organizational NPIs deactivated in the state during this timeframe.
Credential and Geographic Distribution
An analysis of the deactivated NPIs shows that Mental Health Counselors accounted for 2 deactivations, representing 40% of the total. Clinical Social Workers also saw 2 deactivations, making up another 40%. The remaining deactivation was for an Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor. Geographically, 2 deactivations were noted in Tulsa, indicating a localized impact within that city. Single deactivations were also recorded in Mangum, Enid, and Norman, distributing the remaining changes across other areas of the state.
Understanding NPI Status Changes
It is important to note that an NPI deactivation is an administrative status change in the federal NPPES registry. This change does not by itself indicate a license action against a provider or that a provider has stopped practicing. Hipa.ai retains a name cache from public CMS files captured before deactivation, providing a historical record of these NPIs.
