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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.

49 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

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)

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 2278P1006X mean?
2278P1006X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Pulmonary Function Technologist 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 2278P1006X?
Browse the Respiratory Therapist, Certified directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.