Compare 2 respiratory therapists in Boston, MA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Respiratory Therapists
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Accepting patients
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Most common: RT
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Boston is arguably the most medically dense city in America. Harvard, Tufts, and BU medical schools feed a hospital ecosystem that includes Mass General, Brigham and Women's, and Beth Israel Deaconess, all within a few miles of each other. The challenge here is not finding a provider but choosing the right system for your needs.
Boston has 2 respiratory therapists. The most common credential is RT (50%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
The Longwood Medical and Academic Area in Fenway-Kenmore is the densest concentration of hospitals and research centers in the country, home to Brigham and Women's, Dana-Farber, and Boston Children's. Mass General sits on the north end of the city near Beacon Hill. The MBTA Green Line connects both campuses, and most patients use a mix of T, bus, and rideshare to navigate between systems.
Providers practice throughout Boston. Beacon Hill is steps from Massachusetts General Hospital, one of the top-ranked hospitals in the nation. Back Bay is near the Longwood Medical Area, with specialist offices along Boylston and Newbury Streets. South End is boston Medical Center, the city's largest safety-net hospital, is located in this diverse, vibrant neighborhood. Cambridge (nearby) is mount Auburn Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance serve the city across the Charles River, near Harvard and MIT.
Nearby hospitals include Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Local training programs run through Harvard Medical School and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Boston has the highest concentration of hospitals and medical research institutions per capita of any US city.
In a hospital, the RT will administer breathing treatments (bronchodilators via nebulizer), manage your ventilator settings if applicable, help you with breathing exercises, and monitor your oxygen levels. For pulmonary function testing, the RT guides you through a series of breathing maneuvers into a machine that measures lung capacity and airflow (the test takes 30 to 60 minutes). In pulmonary rehabilitation, the RT leads exercise sessions and teaches breathing techniques over a 6 to 12 week program. For home equipment (CPAP, oxygen), the RT sets up the device, teaches you how to use it, and provides ongoing support.
You may work with a respiratory therapist if you are hospitalized for a breathing problem, in the ICU on a ventilator, diagnosed with COPD or severe asthma and referred for pulmonary rehabilitation, prescribed home oxygen therapy, having a pulmonary function test (spirometry, lung volumes), prescribed a CPAP or BiPAP for sleep apnea, or receiving breathing treatments (nebulizer, inhaler) in a hospital or clinic. Most patients encounter RTs during hospital stays rather than seeking them out independently.
Pulmonary function test: $30-75 copay · Pulmonary rehabilitation session: $20-50 copay · Home oxygen setup: covered by DME benefit · CPAP machine: $0-200 after insurance · Nebulizer: $0-50 after insurance
Boston, MA has 2 licensed respiratory therapists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of respiratory therapists in Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA 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.
Boston's healthcare is organized around two major networks: Mass General Brigham (which includes Mass General, Brigham and Women's, and many affiliated community hospitals) and Beth Israel Lahey Health (Beth Israel Deaconess and Lahey Hospital). Your choice of network often determines which specialists you can see without an out-of-network referral. Boston Medical Center serves as the city's safety-net hospital.
Some respiratory therapists in Boston, MA accept MassHealth, 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 MassHealth 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 2 respiratory therapists in Boston, MA, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Respiratory Therapists in the area may have trained at Harvard Medical School, Tufts University School of Medicine, and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
The Longwood Medical and Academic Area is a cluster of hospitals, research centers, and medical schools in the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood. It includes Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess, and the Joslin Diabetes Center. It is one of the most concentrated healthcare districts in the world.
It depends on your insurance plan. HMO plans through Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, or BCBS typically require a primary care referral for specialists. PPO plans allow self-referral but may cost more out of pocket. Check your plan details before scheduling.
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.