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DR. HERMINIO FRONTERA M.D.
NPI 1528126505
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in San Juan, PR

Active since December 04, 2006PECOS Enrolled
735 AVE PONCE DE LEON STE 814, SAN JUAN, PR 00917(787) 764-4110(787) 758-1525 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Herminio Frontera M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. HERMINIO FRONTERA M.D. (NPI 1528126505) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (5893) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528126505
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. HERMINIO FRONTERACredential: M.D.
Location Address735 AVE PONCE DE LEON STE 814San Juan, PR 00917-5031
Mailing AddressPo Box 195235San Juan, PR 00919-5235 · (787) 764-4110 · Fax (787) 758-1525
Phone(787) 764-4110
Fax(787) 758-1525
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 2021
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2021
✔ NPI 1528126505 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 5893
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Herminio Frontera M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
138 services99 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
50 services37 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00917 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$172.44 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $43.11 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$100.24 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $25.06 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds E1038
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier18 claims18 services$11.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

NLS GYN ONCOLOGY CARE LLC
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
735 AVE PONCE DE LEON STE 814
SAN JUAN, PR 00917
San Juan Municipio (787) 945-2919

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Herminio Frontera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Herminio Frontera is 1528126505. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2006.

Where is Herminio Frontera located?

Herminio Frontera practices at 735 Ave Ponce De Leon Ste 814, San Juan, PR 00917. The listed phone number is (787) 764-4110.

What is Herminio Frontera's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Herminio Frontera enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Herminio Frontera is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Herminio Frontera was last updated on August 3, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.