Respiratory Therapist, Registered
There are 4,617 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 The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 57 providers
- DALLAS, TX 50 providers
- DECATUR, GA 33 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 23 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 11 providers
- BOISE, ID 11 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 7 providers
- AMARILLO, TX 7 providers
- CAIRO, GA 7 providers
- EL PASO, TX 5 providers
- SAVANNAH, GA 4 providers
- BROWNSVILLE, TX 4 providers
- BONHAM, TX 3 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 3 providers
- MCALLEN, TX 3 providers
- DUBLIN, GA 3 providers
- MAGNOLIA, TX 3 providers
- MANSFIELD, TX 3 providers
- FORT STEWART, GA 2 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 2 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Critical Care (Respiratory Therapist, Registered) 530 active providers 2279C0205X
- General Care (Respiratory Therapist, Registered) 446 active providers 2279G1100X
- Home Health (Respiratory Therapist, Registered) 196 active providers 2279H0200X
- Neonatal/Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapist, Registered) 195 active providers 2279P3900X
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Respiratory Therapist, Registered) 120 active providers 2279P1005X
- Pulmonary Function Technologist (Respiratory Therapist, Registered) 105 active providers 2279P1006X
- Pulmonary Diagnostics (Respiratory Therapist, Registered) 87 active providers 2279P1004X
- Educational (Respiratory Therapist, Registered) 77 active providers 2279E1000X
- Patient Transport (Respiratory Therapist, Registered) 38 active providers 2279P4000X
- SNF/Subacute Care (Respiratory Therapist, Registered) 38 active providers 2279S1500X
- Emergency Care (Respiratory Therapist, Registered) 22 active providers 2279E0002X
- Geriatric Care (Respiratory Therapist, Registered) 5 active providers 2279G0305X
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?
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.