2278E0002X — Emergency Care Certified Respiratory Therapist
2278E0002X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Emergency Care Certified Respiratory Therapist, a specialization within Respiratory Therapist, Certified (individual providers). 14 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 2278E0002X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Emergency Care Certified Respiratory Therapist |
| Grouping | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Classification | Respiratory Therapist, Certified |
| Specialization | Emergency Care |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Respiratory Therapist, Certified provider directory |
Definition
The immediate availability of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary services in the assessment and management of trauma victims, patients requiring airway management and others requiring emergency care.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 227800000X — Certified Respiratory Therapist
- 2278C0205X — Critical Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Certified)
- 2278E1000X — Educational 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)
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 2278E0002X mean?
2278E0002X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Emergency Care Certified Respiratory Therapist, a specialization of Respiratory Therapist, Certified in the "Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers" grouping. It classifies individual providers.
Where is the taxonomy code used?
Providers select a taxonomy code when applying for an NPI, and it appears on insurance claims (CMS-1500 box 33b / 837 electronic claims) to identify the provider's classification. Payers may require the taxonomy that matches your credential and license.
How do I find providers with taxonomy 2278E0002X?
Browse the Respiratory Therapist, Certified directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.