Darren J Blakeslee, ARNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

(877) 748-1114Venice, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Darren J Blakeslee, ARNP has been part of the Venice medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 43+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Venice area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,829 Nurse Practitioner providers in FLSee all Nurse Practitioner in Venice43+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 308dNPPES updated 2025-07-02 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1700 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292-3190

Fax: (941) 499-5409
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.88%

Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)

0.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.6%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)

Better than 81% of reporting doctors in Florida

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

640

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

1,025

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,607

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $171k

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+9%)58%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)41%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+17%)37%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$215 received from industry

10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Darren J Blakeslee's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jul 1, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2675 Winkler Ave Fl 2, Fort Myers, FL 33901-9342

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Darren J Blakeslee

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Darren J Blakeslee for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Venice 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 Darren J Blakeslee

Dr. Blakeslee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Venice, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (877) 748-1114.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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