Browse respiratory therapists in Illinois.
56
Respiratory Therapists
100%
Accepting patients
45%
Most common: RRT
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Illinois has 56 licensed respiratory therapists, which can make finding the right provider more challenging in some parts of the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is RRT (45%), which stands for Registered Respiratory Therapist. CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) is the second most common at 14%.
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine train respiratory therapists in the state. Notable hospitals include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, and University of Chicago Medical Center. Health systems such as Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and OSF HealthCare employ many of the state's respiratory therapists.
Patients with Illinois Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all respiratory therapists participate.
Chicago's medical district is one of the largest concentrations of healthcare facilities in the world, spanning multiple hospital campuses.
Illinois has 56 licensed respiratory therapists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of respiratory therapists in Illinois 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 Illinois 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. Illinois has 56 respiratory therapists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
RRT stands for Registered Respiratory Therapist and CRT stands for Certified Respiratory Therapist. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Illinois, 45% hold the RRT credential and 14% hold CRT. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
Some respiratory therapists in Illinois accept Illinois Medicaid, 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 Illinois Medicaid 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 56 respiratory therapists in Illinois, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Respiratory Therapists in the area may have trained at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and University of Illinois College of Medicine. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
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.