Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers › Respiratory Therapist, Registered
About this specialty
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.
Highest Medicare-paid providers
| Provider | Location | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|
| HEATHER SILVA, OTR | CHERRY HILL, NJ | $49,552 |
| RESPIRATORY THERAPY RESOURCES PLLC | SYRACUSE, NY | $2,095 |
Ranked by total Medicare payments — a measure of billing volume, not care quality.
Taxonomy definitions from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (public domain). Provider counts derived from NPPES; payment figures from CMS Medicare data. Not affiliated with CMS, NPPES, NUCC, or any government agency.