2278P3800X — Palliative/Hospice Certified Respiratory Therapist
2278P3800X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Palliative/Hospice Certified Respiratory Therapist, a specialization within Respiratory Therapist, Certified (individual providers). 4 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 2278P3800X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Palliative/Hospice Certified Respiratory Therapist |
| Grouping | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Classification | Respiratory Therapist, Certified |
| Specialization | Palliative/Hospice |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Respiratory Therapist, Certified provider directory |
Definition
A coordinated plan of care to help dying patients and their families handle the burden of terminal care. Effective secretion management and relief of dyspnea are paramount in caring for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease.
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 2278P3800X mean?
2278P3800X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Palliative/Hospice 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 2278P3800X?
Browse the Respiratory Therapist, Certified directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.