Darren J Blakeslee, ARNP
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
Older · 308dNPPES updated 2025-07-02 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1700 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292-3190
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 = better0.88%
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 = better92.6%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)
Better than 81% of reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
640
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ 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%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$215 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Darren J Blakeslee's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 1, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
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.
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 Darren J Blakeslee
Practice Location
1700 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292-3190
Mailing Address
2675 Winkler Ave Fl 2, Fort Myers, FL 33901-9342
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