Pulmonary Function Technologist Registered Respiratory Therapist: NPI taxonomy code 2279P1006X
Taxonomy code 2279P1006X is Respiratory Therapist, Registered: Pulmonary Function Technologist, in the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers group.
104 active NPIs list it as their primary specialty (<0.1% of all).
| Code | 2279P1006X |
|---|---|
| Group | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Classification | Respiratory Therapist, Registered |
| Specialization | Pulmonary Function Technologist |
| Used for | individual providers (the code is in NUCC's Individual section) |
| Active NPIs, primary specialty | 104 (97 individuals, 7 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 | 32 | 30.8% |
| Florida | 10 | 9.6% |
| Texas | 9 | 8.7% |
| New Jersey | 6 | 5.8% |
| Washington | 4 | 3.8% |
| Idaho | 4 | 3.8% |
| Michigan | 4 | 3.8% |
| Minnesota | 3 | 2.9% |
| Illinois | 3 | 2.9% |
| North Carolina | 3 | 2.9% |
Top states by practice location, from the NPPES file of September 13, 2026.
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- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Registered Respiratory Therapist 118
- Pulmonary Diagnostics Registered Respiratory Therapist 85
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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.