Pulmonary Function Technologist Certified Respiratory Therapist: NPI taxonomy code 2278P1006X
Taxonomy code 2278P1006X is Respiratory Therapist, Certified: Pulmonary Function Technologist, in the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers group.
50 active NPIs list it as their primary specialty (<0.1% of all).
| Code | 2278P1006X |
|---|---|
| Group | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Classification | Respiratory Therapist, Certified |
| Specialization | Pulmonary Function Technologist |
| Used for | individual providers (the code is in NUCC's Individual section) |
| Active NPIs, primary specialty | 50 (38 individuals, 12 organizations) |
What NUCC says: 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. (excerpt of the NUCC 26.1 definition)
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Where they are
| State | Active NPIs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | 40.0% |
| Georgia | 4 | 8.0% |
| Texas | 4 | 8.0% |
| Virginia | 3 | 6.0% |
| Florida | 2 | 4.0% |
| Mississippi | 2 | 4.0% |
| Alabama | 2 | 4.0% |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 4.0% |
| Colorado | 1 | 2.0% |
| Louisiana | 1 | 2.0% |
Top states by practice location, from the NPPES file of September 13, 2026.
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- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certified Respiratory Therapist 101
- Neonatal/Pediatric Certified Respiratory Therapist 59
- Pulmonary Diagnostics Certified Respiratory Therapist 51
- Educational Certified Respiratory Therapist 39
Specialty definitions are from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (version 26.1). Which code to use on a claim depends on your NPPES record and your payer. See taxonomy codes explained.