Respiratory Therapist, Registered
There are 4394 active respiratory therapist, registered providers in the United States, distributed across 54 states. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is an advanced therapist who has passed standardized written and clinical simulation examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC
By state
Top metros
- LOS ANGELES, CA 196 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 148 providers
- TUCSON, AZ 82 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 65 providers
- TAMPA, FL 57 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 56 providers
- MIAMI, FL 55 providers
- SANTA CLARA, CA 54 providers
- GAINESVILLE, FL 54 providers
- LIVINGSTON, TN 53 providers
- DALLAS, TX 49 providers
- FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 40 providers
- FAYETTEVILLE, NC 39 providers
- CLEVELAND, OH 38 providers
- SACRAMENTO, CA 36 providers
- DOWNEY, CA 35 providers
- DECATUR, GA 33 providers
- OAKLAND, CA 32 providers
- ALBUQUERQUE, NM 31 providers
- TORRANCE, CA 31 providers
About respiratory therapist, registered
A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is an advanced therapist who has passed standardized written and clinical simulation examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). In addition, to the certified therapist (CRT) entry level skills, RRTs have advanced education and training in patient assessment, in the development and modification of patient care plans, and in assuring the appropriate utilization of respiratory care resources. An RRT is a graduate of an associate or baccalaureate degree producing educational programs approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license.
Frequently asked
What does a respiratory therapist, registered provider do?
Respiratory Therapist, Registered 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, registered 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.