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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Walter R. Frontera, MD

Sees patients in Rio Piedras, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Walter R. Frontera, MD is a rehabilitation doctor at Suite 200 Centro Comercial Reparto Me, Ave. Americo Miranda, Rio Piedras, PR 00921. Phone: (787) 758-7910. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1093796955. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Rehabilitation doctor (Medicare lists Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
  • Address: Suite 200 Centro Comercial Reparto Me, Ave. Americo Miranda, Rio Piedras, PR 00921 · Directions
  • Phone: (787) 758‑7910
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Recinto de Ciencias Medicas
  • Medical school: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine · graduated 1979 (47 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Walter R. Frontera, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Walter R. Frontera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter R. Frontera accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Walter R. Frontera's NPI number?
1093796955. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Walter R. Frontera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Walter R. Frontera as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Recinto de Ciencias Medicas247 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rehabilitation doctors in Rio Piedras

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rio Piedras, PR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Recinto de Ciencias Medicas

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year1979 (47 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1093796955
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians