2278P1006X — Pulmonary Function Technologist Certified Respiratory Therapist
2278P1006X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Pulmonary Function Technologist Certified Respiratory Therapist, a specialization within Respiratory Therapist, Certified (individual providers). 49 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 2278P1006X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Pulmonary Function Technologist Certified Respiratory Therapist |
| Grouping | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Classification | Respiratory Therapist, Certified |
| Specialization | Pulmonary Function Technologist |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Respiratory Therapist, Certified provider directory |
Definition
An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests. In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Technologist is able to setup, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the quality assurance of the pulmonary function testing equipment. In the laboratory, clinical or patient care setting the technologist instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient response, and evaluates patient performance. Tests results are calculated, compared with predicted normal ranges, and evaluated for reliability. The technologist collects clinical history data and evaluates the clinical implications of the test results.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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)
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.