Texas recorded 14 NPI deactivations for Behavioral Health Providers between May 25 and May 31, 2026. This figure represents 9% of the national total for the week, indicating a notable share of administrative updates within the sector. The deactivations included 12 individual providers and 2 organizations.
Credential Breakdown
Among the 12 individual providers, 'Professional Counselor' and 'Specialist' taxonomies each accounted for 3 deactivations. These two categories, along with 'Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor' and 'Clinical Social Worker' which each saw 2 deactivations, represented a significant portion of the week's changes. One 'Counselor' NPI was also deactivated.
Geographic Distribution
The city of Houston recorded the highest number of deactivations with 3 instances. Other cities with reported deactivations included McKinney, Dallas, Laredo, and Arlington, each with 1 deactivation. These administrative updates reflect changes in the federal NPPES registry and do not inherently indicate a change in a provider's licensure status or active practice.
