Taxonomy code

2278P4000X: Patient Transport Certified Respiratory Therapist

2278P4000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Respiratory Therapist, Certified, Patient Transport, in the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers group.

Code details

Code
2278P4000X
Grouping
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization
Patient Transport
Display name
Patient Transport Certified Respiratory Therapist
Used by
Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC 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.

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