NUCC taxonomy code
2278P1005X - Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certified Respiratory Therapist
2278P1005X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certified Respiratory Therapist, a specialization within Respiratory Therapist, Certified (individual providers). 99 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
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providers · primary taxonomy
Code breakdown
Taxonomy code 2278P1005X
Display name Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certified Respiratory Therapist
Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Section Individual
Definition
The respiratory therapist can assist the chronic pulmonary patient in returning to an optimal role in society by providing an effective program. It includes bronchopulmonary drainage, exercise therapy, and patient education.
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) 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)
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 2278P1005X mean?
2278P1005X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Pulmonary Rehabilitation 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 2278P1005X?
Browse the Respiratory Therapist, Certified directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.