NUCC taxonomy code
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). 13 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
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providers · primary taxonomy
Code breakdown
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
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 2026-07-13.