NUCC taxonomy code
2279G0305X - Geriatric Care Registered Respiratory Therapist
2279G0305X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Geriatric Care Registered Respiratory Therapist, a specialization within Respiratory Therapist, Registered (individual providers). 5 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
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providers · primary taxonomy
Code breakdown
Taxonomy code 2279G0305X
Display name Geriatric Care Registered Respiratory Therapist
Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization Geriatric Care
Section Individual
Definition
Care of older patients who have age and/or disease related decremental pulmonary changes. Diagnosis and treatment is very important for this group since chronic lung disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among them. Furthermore, as this segment of the population increases, life expectancy is being extended.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 2279G0305X mean?
2279G0305X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Geriatric Care Registered Respiratory Therapist, a specialization of Respiratory Therapist, Registered 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 2279G0305X?
Browse the Respiratory Therapist, Registered directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.