NUCC taxonomy code
2279P4000X - Patient Transport Registered Respiratory Therapist
2279P4000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Patient Transport Registered Respiratory Therapist, a specialization within Respiratory Therapist, Registered (individual providers). 37 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
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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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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.