2279P1006X — Pulmonary Function Technologist Registered Respiratory Therapist
2279P1006X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Pulmonary Function Technologist Registered Respiratory Therapist, a specialization within Respiratory Therapist, Registered (individual providers). 101 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 2279P1006X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Pulmonary Function Technologist Registered Respiratory Therapist |
| Grouping | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Classification | Respiratory Therapist, Registered |
| Specialization | Pulmonary Function Technologist |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Respiratory Therapist, Registered 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
- 227900000X — Registered Respiratory Therapist
- 2279C0205X — Critical Care Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Registered)
- 2279E1000X — Educational Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Registered)
- 2279E0002X — Emergency Care Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Registered)
- 2279G1100X — General Care Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Registered)
- 2279G0305X — Geriatric Care Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Registered)
- 2279H0200X — Home Health Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Registered)
- 2279P3900X — Neonatal/Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist, Registered)
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.