Physician Profile
Herminio Frontera, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Frontera
Herminio Frontera, M.D. practices geriatric medicine in San Juan, PR. Medicare claims data shows Herminio provided 188 services to 136 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528126505.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (787) 764-4110
- Email not available
Practice Locations
735 AVE PONCE DE LEON STE 814
San Juan, PR 00917
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Geriatric Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
- Frequent falls
- Managing multiple medications
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis
Balance & Mobility
- Senior Dizziness
- Walking Problems
Blood Health
- Senior Anemia
Bones & Joints
- Broken Hip Recovery
- Osteoarthritis
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Parkinson's disease
Cardiovascular
- High blood pressure
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering
- Mild cognitive impairment
Digestive
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
- Swallowing difficulties
Ears & Hearing
General Health
- Dehydration In Seniors
- Elderly Frailty
- Senior Malnutrition
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Hormone Health
- Underactive Thyroid In Seniors
Infections
Joints & Pain
Lung Health
- Severe Pneumonia
Men's Health
Mental Health
- Caregiver burnout
- Restlessness And Agitation
- Senior Anxiety
- Senior Depression
Mobility
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
Oral Health
- Dry mouth
Pain
- Chronic Pain In Seniors
Skin & Wounds
- Bedsores
- Diabetic Foot Sores
- Non-Healing Wounds
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
Sleep
- Senior Insomnia
Spine & Pain
- Spinal stenosis
Urinary & Bladder
Urinary Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Bone Health
Cardiovascular
- Orthostatic Blood Pressure Check
Care Placement
- Nursing Home Placement Assessment
Caregiver Support
- Dementia Caregiver Training
Chronic Disease Management
- Senior Diabetes Target Adjustment
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering Safety Plan
Digestive
- Constipation And Bowel Management
- Swallowing safety evaluation coordination
Ear Care
End-of-Life Planning
- POLST Or DNR Consultation
Foot Care
- Routine Senior Foot And Nail Care
General Geriatric Care
- Senior Telehealth Consultation
General Health
- Outpatient IV Hydration
Home Care
- Home Health Certification
- In-Home Care Needs Assessment
Legal & Cognitive
- Mental Competency Evaluation
Medication Management
- Deprescribing consultation
Mental Health
- Agitation And Behavior Management Planning
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility
Mobility & Equipment
- Walker Or Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- High-Calorie Senior Nutrition Plan
- Senior Nutrition Assessment
Outpatient Care
- In-Home Doctor Visit
- Post-hospital transitional care
Pain & Injections
- Joint injection or aspiration
Pain Management
- Safe Senior Pain Management Plan
Palliative & Hospice
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Eligibility Evaluation
Patient Safety
- Elder Abuse And Neglect Assessment
Planning & Support
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Long-Term Care Insurance Evaluation
- Medical Power Of Attorney Consultation
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
Respiratory
- Oxygen Therapy Evaluation
Safety & Daily Function
- Daily Living Activities Evaluation
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Sensory Health
- Hearing Aid Fitting Referral
Surgical Clearance
- Senior Pre-Surgery Clearance
Urinary & Bladder
- Postvoid residual measurement
- Urinary Catheter Change And Care
Urinary Health
- Scheduled Toileting Program
Wound Care
- Surgical Wound Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
188 services · 136 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
138 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Herminio Frontera?
Herminio Frontera is a geriatrician in San Juan, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Herminio Frontera's address?
Herminio Frontera is listed at 735 Ave Ponce de Leon Ste 814, San Juan, PR 00917. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Herminio Frontera?
The number on file is (787) 764-4110. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Herminio Frontera?
Herminio Frontera's National Provider Identifier is 1528126505. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How much experience does Herminio Frontera have?
Herminio Frontera has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Herminio Frontera perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Herminio Frontera the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Herminio Frontera's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Herminio Frontera. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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