Respiratory Therapist, Certified
There are 1,629 active respiratory therapist, certified providers in the United States, distributed across 49 states. A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a an entry level therapist who has passed a standardized written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). CRTs provide di The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- ATLANTA, GA 19 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 16 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 10 providers
- DALLAS, TX 10 providers
- DUBLIN, GA 5 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 4 providers
- AMARILLO, TX 4 providers
- MERIDIAN, ID 4 providers
- DECATUR, GA 4 providers
- PLANO, TX 3 providers
- MIDDLETON, ID 3 providers
- IDAHO FALLS, ID 3 providers
- MISSION, TX 3 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 3 providers
- YANTIS, TX 2 providers
- BUFORD, GA 2 providers
- MONTGOMERY, TX 2 providers
- LAKE DALLAS, TX 2 providers
- FRIENDSWOOD, TX 2 providers
- LACKLAND AFB, TX 2 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- General Care (Respiratory Therapist, Certified) 194 active providers 2278G1100X
- Critical Care (Respiratory Therapist, Certified) 186 active providers 2278C0205X
- Home Health (Respiratory Therapist, Certified) 164 active providers 2278H0200X
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Respiratory Therapist, Certified) 104 active providers 2278P1005X
- Neonatal/Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapist, Certified) 60 active providers 2278P3900X
- Pulmonary Diagnostics (Respiratory Therapist, Certified) 51 active providers 2278P1004X
- Pulmonary Function Technologist (Respiratory Therapist, Certified) 50 active providers 2278P1006X
- Educational (Respiratory Therapist, Certified) 39 active providers 2278E1000X
- SNF/Subacute Care (Respiratory Therapist, Certified) 33 active providers 2278S1500X
- Patient Transport (Respiratory Therapist, Certified) 30 active providers 2278P4000X
- Emergency Care (Respiratory Therapist, Certified) 13 active providers 2278E0002X
- Geriatric Care (Respiratory Therapist, Certified) 9 active providers 2278G0305X
About respiratory therapist, certified
A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a an entry level therapist who has passed a standardized written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). CRTs provide diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation, and education to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. They provide these respiratory care services in all health care facilities and in the home. A CRT is a graduate of an associate degree program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of the license.
Frequently asked
What does a respiratory therapist, certified provider do?
Respiratory Therapist, Certified providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a respiratory therapist, certified provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.