Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
Recinto De Ciencias Medicas
Suite 200 Centro Comercial Reparto Metropolitano, Ave. Americo Miranda, 
Rio Piedras, PR 

Overview

Walter Frontera is a Physiatrist in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Dr. Frontera is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Spasticity, Brachial Plexopathy, and Stroke.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 150 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine

Specialties

Physiatry

Licenses

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in MA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
First Medical Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Mapfre Insurance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Medical Card System
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
MMM Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICAS
Suite 200 Centro Comercial Reparto Metropolitano, Ave. Americo Miranda, Rio Piedras, PR 00921

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter R. Frontera

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter R. Frontera?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter R. Frontera by calling their office at 787-758-7910. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Walter R. Frontera a top-rated expert for Muscle Atrophy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter R. Frontera is classified as an Advanced expert for Muscle Atrophy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Walter R. Frontera specialize in?

While Dr. Walter R. Frontera is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Muscle Atrophy, Spasticity, and Brachial Plexopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.

Does Dr. Walter R. Frontera participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Walter R. Frontera has published 150 articles and abstracts on conditions like Muscle Atrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Walter R. Frontera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Walter R. Frontera accept my insurance?

Dr. Walter R. Frontera accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and First Medical Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 787-758-7910 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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