Browse respiratory therapists in New York.
73
Respiratory Therapists
100%
Accepting patients
49%
Most common: RRT
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New York has 73 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 (49%), which stands for Registered Respiratory Therapist. RT is the second most common at 22%.
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medicine train respiratory therapists in the state. Notable hospitals include NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, NYU Langone Medical Center, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Health systems such as NewYork-Presbyterian, NYU Langone Health, and Mount Sinai Health System employ many of the state's respiratory therapists.
Patients with New York Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all respiratory therapists participate.
New York City has the highest concentration of hospitals and medical research institutions in the United States.
New York has 73 licensed respiratory therapists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of respiratory therapists in New York 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 New York 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. New York has 73 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 New York accept New York 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 New York 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 73 respiratory therapists in New York, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Respiratory Therapists in the area may have trained at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Weill Cornell Medicine, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Major hospitals in the area include NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, NYU Langone Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Hospital for Special Surgery. 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.