2279S1500X — SNF/Subacute Care Registered Respiratory Therapist

2279S1500X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for SNF/Subacute Care Registered Respiratory Therapist, a specialization within Respiratory Therapist, Registered (individual providers). 37 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 2279S1500X
Display name SNF/Subacute Care Registered Respiratory Therapist
Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization SNF/Subacute Care
Section Individual
Directory Respiratory Therapist, Registered provider directory

Definition

Care of residents in a long-term care environment. Respiratory modalities delivered include those similar in the general care and critical care areas but provided to less critical patients.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 2279S1500X mean?
2279S1500X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for SNF/Subacute 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 2279S1500X?
Browse the Respiratory Therapist, Registered directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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