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Dr. Desmond Paul Allen, PHD

Certified Respiratory Therapist in Opelika, AL · enumerated 2008 · practices at Allen'S Respiratory Care and Nursing Services, Inc.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Desmond Paul Allen
Credential PHD
Sex Male
Practice address 406 N 5th St, Opelika, AL, 36801
Phone (334) 745-2731
Fax (334) 745-2731
Enumeration date Nov 6, 2008
Last updated in NPPES Nov 6, 2008

Taxonomy & licenses

227800000X Certified Respiratory Therapist Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers Primary
2278C0205X Critical Care Certified Respiratory Therapist Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers Secondary
2278G0305X Geriatric Care Certified Respiratory Therapist Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers Secondary
2278G1100X General Care Certified Respiratory Therapist Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers Secondary
2278H0200X Home Health Certified Respiratory Therapist Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers Secondary
PHD · Doctor of Philosophy: A doctoral degree; in healthcare often held by clinical psychologists and researchers. About the PHD credential

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What specialty is Desmond Allen?
Desmond Allen is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Certified Respiratory Therapist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-11-06.