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Nephrologists in Winter Haven, Florida
The Doctor Directory lists 4 nephrology doctors in its Polk County section whose primary practice location on record is Winter Haven, 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 Nephrology in Winter Haven, Florida
The Doctor Directory lists 4 nephrology doctors whose NPI Registry practice city is Winter Haven, Florida. Winter Haven 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 nephrologists in Winter Haven?
Across the whole directory, 4 nephrology doctors list Winter Haven, Florida as the primary practice city in the NPI Registry: 3 MD and 1 DO. This page shows the 4 filed in the Polk County section. Winter Haven has 259 doctor profiles across all specialties in the directory, and Florida has 757 nephrology profiles.
| Nephrology doctors whose practice city is Winter Haven | 4 |
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| Credentials on the NPI record | 3 MD and 1 DO |
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| All doctor profiles whose practice city is Winter Haven | 259 |
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| Nephrology profiles in Florida | 757 |
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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 nephrologist in Winter Haven?
Before you book a nephrology 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 nephrologists are listed in Winter Haven, Florida?
The Doctor Directory lists 4 nephrology doctors whose primary practice location on record is Winter Haven, 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 nephrologist who sees patients in Winter Haven, so call an office to confirm the doctor still practices there.
Who are the nephrologists listed in Winter Haven, FL?
The nephrology doctors listed in Winter Haven, FL are Dr. Alan Sallman, Dr. Haldane Porteous, Dr. Michele McClendon and Dr. Sherif Isshak Ibrahim. 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 nephrologist near me in Winter Haven?
Start with the 4 nephrology doctors listed above for Winter Haven, 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 nephrologists listed include Lakeland (9) and Kissimmee (8). Practice locations come from NPI Registry records, so confirm the current office address with the practice before your visit.
How can I check a nephrologist'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.