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Rheumatologists in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
The Doctor Directory lists 3 rheumatology doctors in its Manatee County section whose primary practice location on record is Lakewood Ranch, 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.
About Rheumatology in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
The Doctor Directory lists 3 rheumatology doctors whose NPI Registry practice city is Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Lakewood Ranch is in Manatee County and Sarasota 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.
What do the NPI records show for rheumatologists in Lakewood Ranch?
Across the whole directory, 3 rheumatology doctors list Lakewood Ranch, Florida as the primary practice city in the NPI Registry: 3 MD. This page shows the 3 filed in the Manatee County section. Lakewood Ranch has 101 doctor profiles across all specialties in the directory, and Florida has 496 rheumatology profiles.
| Rheumatology doctors whose practice city is Lakewood Ranch | 3 |
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| Credentials on the NPI record | 3 MD |
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| All doctor profiles whose practice city is Lakewood Ranch | 101 |
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| Rheumatology profiles in Florida | 496 |
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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 rheumatologist in Lakewood Ranch?
Before you book a rheumatology 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 rheumatologists are listed in Lakewood Ranch, Florida?
The Doctor Directory lists 3 rheumatology doctors whose primary practice location on record is Lakewood Ranch, 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 rheumatologist who sees patients in Lakewood Ranch, so call an office to confirm the doctor still practices there.
Who are the rheumatologists listed in Lakewood Ranch, FL?
The rheumatology doctors listed in Lakewood Ranch, FL are Dr. Dijo Joseph, Dr. Elaine Greifenstein and Dr. Melanie Wahl. 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 rheumatologist near me in Lakewood Ranch?
Start with the 3 rheumatology doctors listed above for Lakewood Ranch, 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 Manatee County section with rheumatologists listed include Bradenton (3), Sarasota (3) and Sun City Center (2). Practice locations come from NPI Registry records, so confirm the current office address with the practice before your visit.
How can I check a rheumatologist'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.