| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| PROVIDER TYPE | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| CLASSIFICATION | Respiratory Therapist, Certified |
| DEFINITION | Care of older patients who have age and/or disease related decremental pulmonary changes. Diagnosis and treatment is very important for this group since chronic lung disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among them. Furthermore, as this segment of the population increases, life expectancy is being extended. |
| AREA OF SPECIALIZATION | Geriatric Care |
| STATUS | Active |
| VA CODE | V130705 |
| X12 CODE | 2278G0305X |
| INDIVIDUAL/NON | INDIVIDUAL |
| MASTER ENTRY FOR VUID | YES |
| VUID | 5255252 |
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