227800000X — Certified Respiratory Therapist
227800000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Certified Respiratory Therapist (individual providers). 1,611 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 227800000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Certified Respiratory Therapist |
| Grouping | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Classification | Respiratory Therapist, Certified |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Respiratory Therapist, Certified provider directory |
Definition
A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a an entry level therapist who has passed a standardized written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). CRTs provide diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation, and education to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. They provide these respiratory care services in all health care facilities and in the home. A CRT is a graduate of an associate degree program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of the license.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Related taxonomy codes
- 2278C0205X — Critical Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Certified)
- 2278E1000X — Educational Certified Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Certified)
- 2278E0002X — Emergency Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Certified)
- 2278G1100X — General Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Certified)
- 2278G0305X — Geriatric Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Certified)
- 2278H0200X — Home Health Certified Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Certified)
- 2278P3900X — Neonatal/Pediatric Certified Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Certified)
- 2278P3800X — Palliative/Hospice Certified Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Certified)
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.