LA FRONTERA CENTER, INC.
NPI 1679674840
Clinic/Center - Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center) in Tucson, AZ

Active since September 26, 2006
1210 E PENNSYLVANIA ST, TUCSON, AZ 85714(520) 741-2351(520) 741-2191 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 12, 2024, Aug 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About La Frontera Center, Inc. NPPES

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

LA FRONTERA CENTER, INC. (NPI 1679674840) is a healthcare organization registered as a mental health (including community mental health center) in Tucson, Arizona and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization lists Kathy Wells, Coo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679674840
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QM0801X
Legal Business NameLA FRONTERA CENTER, INC.
Location Address1210 E PENNSYLVANIA STTucson, AZ 85714-1675
Mailing Address504 W 29th StTucson, AZ 85713-3353 · (520) 838-5600 · Fax (520) 792-0654
Fax(520) 741-2191
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKathy WellsCoo · (520) 838-5501
Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 12, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1679674840 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QM0801X
1210 E PENNSYLVANIA ST, Tucson, AZ 85714

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid057533AZ
OtherOTC5989AZ · Bh License

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

La Frontera Center, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

33

Medicare enrollment records show 33 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to La Frontera Center, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 17 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 7

Nurse Practitioner16
Psychiatry5
Clinical Psychologist4
Mental Health Counselor4
Clinical Social Worker2
General Practice1
Pediatric Medicine1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 33
Psychiatry
NPI 1063502201
1210 E. PENNSYLVANIA
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 741-2351
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1144086919
1601 E APACHE PARK PL
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 746-0260
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1891220257
502 W 29TH ST
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 838-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.0 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1003342734
504 W 29TH ST
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 838-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.0 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1831583756
504 W 29TH ST
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 884-9920
✔ PECOS2.4 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1134515570
504 W 29TH ST
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 884-9920
✔ PECOS2.4 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1134213762
502 W 29TH ST
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 884-9920
✔ PECOS2.4 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1730474545
502 W 29TH ST
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 838-5600
✔ PECOS2.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1548256142
502 W 29TH ST
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 884-9920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.4 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1861924839
502 W 29TH ST
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 884-9920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.4 mi
General Practice
NPI 1558390278
260 S SCOTT AVE
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 884-8470
✔ PECOS3.4 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1588137715
3655 E GRANT RD
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 670-3909
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.9 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1427996354
4891 E GRANT RD
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 296-3296
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.8 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1588744080
3620 N MOUNTAIN AVE
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 320-6285
✔ PECOS7.0 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1477967370
6565 E CARONDELET DR STE 215
Tucson, AZ 85710
(602) 230-7373
✔ PECOS7.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1548704125
1323 W PRINCE RD
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 887-0800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.3 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1255614194
6375 E TANQUE VERDE RD STE 140
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 222-6901
✔ PECOS7.7 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1760663066
6592 N ORACLE RD
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 488-4602
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1396919346
470 S OCOTILLO AVE
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 366-0598
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare40 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1326781808
55 S 5TH ST
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 452-9784
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare58 mi
See all 33 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 La Frontera Center, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for La Frontera Center, Inc. is 1679674840. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2006.

Where is La Frontera Center, Inc. located?

La Frontera Center, Inc. is located at 1210 E Pennsylvania St, Tucson, AZ 85714. The listed phone number is (520) 741-2351.

What is La Frontera Center, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center), with taxonomy code 261QM0801X.

Is La Frontera Center, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. La Frontera Center, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through La Frontera Center, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 33 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to La Frontera Center, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (16), Psychiatry (5) and Clinical Psychologist (4). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 17 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does La Frontera Center, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc. list La Frontera Center, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for La Frontera Center, Inc. was last updated on July 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.