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Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Merritt Island, Florida

The Doctor Directory lists 2 cardiothoracic surgery doctors in its Brevard County section whose primary practice location on record is Merritt Island, Florida. Each listing comes from the provider's National Provider Identifier record, which includes the name, credential, specialty taxonomy and practice city. Open a profile to see those details or send a consultation request.

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Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Which cardiothoracic surgeons practice in Merritt Island, FL?

Dr. David Sims
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Merritt Island, FL
Dr. Laura Stefanelli
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Merritt Island, FL

About Cardiothoracic Surgery in Merritt Island, Florida

The Doctor Directory lists 2 cardiothoracic surgery doctors whose NPI Registry practice city is Merritt Island, Florida. Merritt Island is in Brevard County, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Each listing shows the doctor's name, credential, specialty taxonomy and NPI number; the directory does not check licenses itself, so confirm a license with the Florida Department of Health before you book.

Other Cardiothoracic Surgeons in the Brevard County section

Melbourne (5)

What do the NPI records show for cardiothoracic surgeons in Merritt Island?

Across the whole directory, 2 cardiothoracic surgery doctors list Merritt Island, Florida as the primary practice city in the NPI Registry: 1 MD and 1 with another credential. This page shows the 2 filed in the Brevard County section. Merritt Island has 98 doctor profiles across all specialties in the directory, and Florida has 498 cardiothoracic surgery profiles.

Cardiothoracic Surgery doctors whose practice city is Merritt Island2
Credentials on the NPI record1 MD and 1 with another credential
All doctor profiles whose practice city is Merritt Island98
Cardiothoracic Surgery profiles in Florida498

Counts are computed from the NPPES NPI Registry fields stored for the 72,892 doctor profiles in this directory (built 2026-10-08). They describe this directory only, not every clinician licensed in the state. Source: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS).

What should I check before choosing a cardiothoracic surgeon in Merritt Island?

Before you book a cardiothoracic surgery doctor, check whether the practice is in your health plan's network (call the number on your insurance card), whether your plan needs a referral from a primary care doctor, the doctor's license status through the Florida Department of Health, and board certification through the ABMS Certification Matters search. If you have Medicare, Medicare's Care Compare tool lets you search doctors and clinicians enrolled in Medicare. The Doctor Directory does not rate or rank doctors and does not give medical advice, so ask your own doctor which kind of specialist you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cardiothoracic surgeons are listed in Merritt Island, Florida?

The Doctor Directory lists 2 cardiothoracic surgery doctors whose primary practice location on record is Merritt Island, Florida. Each listing comes from the provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) record, which includes the name, credential, specialty taxonomy and practice address. The count reflects the registry records in this directory, not every cardiothoracic surgeon who sees patients in Merritt Island, so call an office to confirm the doctor still practices there.

Who are the cardiothoracic surgeons listed in Merritt Island, FL?

The cardiothoracic surgery doctors listed in Merritt Island, FL are Dr. David Sims and Dr. Laura Stefanelli. Each name links to a profile with the doctor's specialty, practice city and NPI number from the national NPI Registry. Compare the profiles, then confirm availability and the insurance plans accepted directly with the office before you book.

How do I find a cardiothoracic surgeon near me in Merritt Island?

Start with the 2 cardiothoracic surgery doctors listed above for Merritt Island, open a profile, and use the Send Inquiry button to submit a consultation request through The Doctor Directory, which is free for patients. For more options, other cities filed in the Brevard County section with cardiothoracic surgeons listed include Melbourne (5). Practice locations come from NPI Registry records, so confirm the current office address with the practice before your visit.

How can I check a cardiothoracic surgeon's license in Florida?

Search the doctor's name or license number in the Florida Department of Health license verification portal, which shows license status and any public discipline. You can also confirm the specialty taxonomy and practice address by entering the NPI number shown on each profile into the NPPES NPI Registry. Board certification is checked separately through the certifying board, for example the ABMS Certification Matters search.