Respiratory Therapist, Certified
There are 1609 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
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Top metros
- GREENVILLE, NC 60 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 55 providers
- LAS VEGAS, NV 36 providers
- MIAMI, FL 26 providers
- LIVINGSTON, TN 25 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 22 providers
- IRVINE, CA 20 providers
- TORRANCE, CA 19 providers
- DOWNEY, CA 19 providers
- TUCSON, AZ 19 providers
- ANCHORAGE, AK 19 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 19 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 18 providers
- WILLIAMSTON, NC 17 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 17 providers
- FRENCH CAMP, CA 16 providers
- HOMESTEAD, FL 16 providers
- FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 15 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 13 providers
- GAINESVILLE, FL 12 providers
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?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.