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.
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.