Browse respiratory therapists in California.
623
Respiratory Therapists
100%
Accepting patients
54%
Most common: RRT
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California is home to 623 licensed respiratory therapists, one of the larger respiratory therapist workforces in the country. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is RRT (54%), which stands for Registered Respiratory Therapist. RCP is the second most common at 19%.
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and UCSF School of Medicine train respiratory therapists in the state. Notable hospitals include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, and UCSF Medical Center. Health systems such as Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Cedars-Sinai Health System employ many of the state's respiratory therapists.
Patients with Medi-Cal should verify coverage directly, as not all respiratory therapists participate.
California ranks among the top states for physicians per capita and has more medical schools than any other state.
California has 623 licensed respiratory therapists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of respiratory therapists in California are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
A pulmonary function test copay is $30 to $75. A pulmonary rehab session copay is $20 to $50. Home oxygen setup is covered under DME. A CPAP machine costs $0 to $200 after insurance. A nebulizer costs $0 to $50 after insurance. Actual costs in California depend on the provider and your insurance plan. CPAP supplies (masks, tubing, filters) are covered on a replacement schedule by most plans. Ask your DME provider what is covered and when. Pulmonary rehabilitation is one of the most cost-effective treatments for COPD.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. California has 623 respiratory therapists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
Some respiratory therapists in California accept Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers medically necessary respiratory therapy services, including pulmonary rehabilitation, home oxygen, and CPAP. Coverage details vary by state. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Medi-Cal participation before scheduling.
In hospitals, RTs visit as frequently as every two to four hours for breathing treatments. Pulmonary rehabilitation runs two to three times per week for six to twelve weeks. Home oxygen and CPAP follow-ups are periodic (monthly to quarterly). Pulmonary function tests are done as ordered by your physician. With 623 respiratory therapists in California, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Respiratory Therapists in the area may have trained at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine, and Stanford University School of Medicine. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Major hospitals in the area include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, UCSF Medical Center, and Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital. Many respiratory therapists maintain hospital affiliations for procedures or consultations that require a hospital setting. Contact the hospital directly or check provider profiles on FindClarity for affiliation details.
Inpatient respiratory therapy is covered as part of your hospital stay. Outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation is covered by Medicare (up to 36 sessions with possible extension to 72) and most commercial plans with prior authorization. Home oxygen therapy and CPAP/BiPAP machines are covered under durable medical equipment (DME) benefits when prescribed. Medicare covers 80% of the approved amount for DME after the deductible. Replacement CPAP supplies (masks, tubing) are covered on a schedule. Pulmonary function tests are covered as diagnostic procedures.