2278P4000X — Patient Transport Certified Respiratory Therapist

2278P4000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Patient Transport Certified Respiratory Therapist, a specialization within Respiratory Therapist, Certified (individual providers). 30 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 2278P4000X
Display name Patient Transport Certified Respiratory Therapist
Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization Patient Transport
Section Individual
Directory Respiratory Therapist, Certified provider directory

Definition

Transport respiratory therapist provide patient assessment, initiation of treatment modalities and continued monitoring of patient status of the critically ill and injured patients with special attention to advanced airway and ventilator management. The transport respiratory therapist knowledge and experience with complex neonatal, pediatric and adult patient care issues provides them with an expertise to assist with any patient care issue in a variety of transport modes.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 2278P4000X mean?
2278P4000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Patient Transport 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 2278P4000X?
Browse the Respiratory Therapist, Certified directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.