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Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Port Charlotte, Florida

The Doctor Directory lists 2 cardiothoracic surgery doctors in its Escambia County section whose primary practice location on record is Port Charlotte, 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. Port Charlotte is in Charlotte County, according to the U.S. Census Bureau; this page is filed under the directory's Escambia County section. See doctors in Charlotte County.

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Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Which cardiothoracic surgeons practice in Port Charlotte, FL?

Dr. Michael Defrain
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Port Charlotte, FL
Dr. Paul Digiorgi
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Port Charlotte, FL

About Cardiothoracic Surgery in Port Charlotte, Florida

The Doctor Directory lists 2 cardiothoracic surgery doctors whose NPI Registry practice city is Port Charlotte, Florida. Port Charlotte is in Charlotte 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.

Browse profiles below to find the right specialist for your needs.

Other Cardiothoracic Surgeons in the Escambia County section

Pensacola (12)

What do the NPI records show for cardiothoracic surgeons in Port Charlotte?

Across the whole directory, 7 cardiothoracic surgery doctors list Port Charlotte, Florida as the primary practice city in the NPI Registry: 7 MD. This page shows the 2 filed in the Escambia County section. Port Charlotte has 355 doctor profiles across all specialties in the directory, and Florida has 498 cardiothoracic surgery profiles.

Cardiothoracic Surgery doctors whose practice city is Port Charlotte7
Credentials on the NPI record7 MD
All doctor profiles whose practice city is Port Charlotte355
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 Port Charlotte?

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 Port Charlotte, Florida?

This page shows 2 cardiothoracic surgery doctors filed in the directory's Escambia County section. Across the whole directory, 7 cardiothoracic surgery doctors list Port Charlotte, Florida as their primary practice city in the NPI Registry. Each listing comes from the provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) record. The counts reflect this directory, not every cardiothoracic surgeon who sees patients in Port Charlotte, so call an office to confirm the doctor still practices there.

Who are the cardiothoracic surgeons listed in Port Charlotte, FL?

The cardiothoracic surgery doctors listed in Port Charlotte, FL are Dr. Michael Defrain and Dr. Paul Digiorgi. 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 Port Charlotte?

Start with the 2 cardiothoracic surgery doctors listed above for Port Charlotte, 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 Escambia County section with cardiothoracic surgeons listed include Pensacola (12). 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.