Pulmonary Function Technologist Taxonomy Code: 225B00000X
The taxonomy code for Pulmonary Function Technologist is 225B00000X. 93 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.
Definition
- Grouping
- Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Classification
- Pulmonary Function Technologist
- Code
225B00000X
An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests. In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Technologist is able to setup, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the quality assurance of the pulmonary function testing equipment. In the laboratory, clinical or patient care setting the technologist instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient response, and evaluates patient performance. Tests results are calculated, compared with predicted normal ranges, and evaluated for reliability. The technologist collects clinical history data and evaluates the clinical implications of the test results.
Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Pulmonary Function Technologist providers by state
- California 27
- Texas 9
- Illinois 7
- Florida 5
- Pennsylvania 4
- Oregon 4
- Maryland 4
- Kansas 4
- New York 3
- Washington 2
- Virginia 2
- New Mexico 2
- New Jersey 2
- Arkansas 2
- Wyoming 1
- Utah 1
- Tennessee 1
- Puerto Rico 1
- Oklahoma 1
- Ohio 1
- Nevada 1
- Mississippi 1
- Minnesota 1
- Massachusetts 1
- Louisiana 1
- Kentucky 1
- Indiana 1
- District of Columbia 1
- Colorado 1
- Arizona 1
How taxonomy codes are used
Providers choose one or more taxonomy codes when they apply for an NPI, and mark one as primary. Payers use the taxonomy on claims and enrollment to match the provider type and specialty, so the code on the claim should match the taxonomy on the NPPES record.