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Infectious Disease Doctors in Lakeland, Florida
The Doctor Directory lists 7 infectious disease doctors in its Polk County section whose primary practice location on record is Lakeland, 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 Infectious Disease in Lakeland, Florida
The Doctor Directory lists 7 infectious disease doctors whose NPI Registry practice city is Lakeland, Florida. Lakeland is in Polk 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 infectious disease doctors in Lakeland?
Across the whole directory, 7 infectious disease doctors list Lakeland, Florida as the primary practice city in the NPI Registry: 6 MD and 1 with another credential. This page shows the 7 filed in the Polk County section. Lakeland has 828 doctor profiles across all specialties in the directory, and Florida has 721 infectious disease profiles.
| Infectious Disease doctors whose practice city is Lakeland | 7 |
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| Credentials on the NPI record | 6 MD and 1 with another credential |
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| All doctor profiles whose practice city is Lakeland | 828 |
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| Infectious Disease profiles in Florida | 721 |
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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 an infectious disease doctor in Lakeland?
Before you book an infectious disease 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 infectious disease doctors are listed in Lakeland, Florida?
The Doctor Directory lists 7 infectious disease doctors whose primary practice location on record is Lakeland, 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 infectious disease doctor who sees patients in Lakeland, so call an office to confirm the doctor still practices there.
Who are the infectious disease doctors listed in Lakeland, FL?
The infectious disease doctors listed in Lakeland, FL are Dr. Birungi Kayiira, Dr. Ignatius Baffoe-Bonnie, Dr. Imad Dibo, Dr. Jessica Cobian, Dr. Lamia Khan and Dr. Ralph Tauran, plus 1 more shown above. 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 an infectious disease doctor near me in Lakeland?
Start with the 7 infectious disease doctors listed above for Lakeland, 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 Polk County section with infectious disease doctors listed include Kissimmee (6). Practice locations come from NPI Registry records, so confirm the current office address with the practice before your visit.
How can I check an infectious disease doctor'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.