Farah Joyce Bess, ARNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Farah Joyce Bess is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Windermere, FL with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(407) 354-0717Windermere, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 25 years in nursing, Farah Joyce Bess, ARNP is a long-established adult health nurse practitioner in Windermere. With 25+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Windermere area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 275 Nurse Practitioner providers in FLSee all Nurse Practitioner in Windermere25+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 599dNPPES updated 2024-10-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4750 the Grove Dr, Ste 250, Windermere, FL 34786-8425

Fax: (407) 636-7878
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.7%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida

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

Medicare Patients

177

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

334

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,297

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $78k

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
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)25%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Sep 30, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in WindermerePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 501321

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Virtual Adult Health Care With Farah Joyce Bess

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Farah Joyce Bess for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Windermere 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 Farah Joyce Bess

Dr. Bess is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Windermere, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (407) 354-0717.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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