Darlene Patricia Males, APRN
Darlene Patricia Males is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Wakefield, RI with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across RI can see Darlene Patricia Males, APRN in person in Wakefield or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 10+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Wakefield area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Rhode Island
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 316dNPPES updated 2025-07-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline
Contact & Location
Practice Location
481 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879-3626
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.3%
Rhode Island avg: 85.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.5 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in Rhode IslandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
116
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
310
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,147
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $28k
Percentile rankings compared against 74 reporting peers in Rhode Island.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$500 received from industry
24 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Darlene Patricia Males's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 10, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
144 Naples Ave, Warwick, RI 02886-1938
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Darlene Patricia Males
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Darlene Patricia Males for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Wakefield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Darlene Patricia Males
Dr. Males is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wakefield, RI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (401) 789-0283.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Darlene Patricia Males
Practice Location
481 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879-3626
Mailing Address
144 Naples Ave, Warwick, RI 02886-1938
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