2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1346824430 PHARMD
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EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD

Pharmacist in MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
510
Medicare Part D claims · 354 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD filed 510 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, prescribing 0% generic.

510
Part D claims, 2023
0%
generic prescribing

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EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

510 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/06/2021

NPI 1346824430

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

510 278% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Pharmacist share within Puerto Rico

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pharmacist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 992 AVE HOSTOS, MAYAGUEZ, PR, 00682, with a listed phone of (787) 831-9251. NPI 1346824430 was issued on 05/06/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARLO FRONTERA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 510 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 354 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $111K in drug spend, split 100% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

992 AVE HOSTOS
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00682

Provider Details

NPI 1346824430
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/06/2021

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD — brand share 100.0%
Specialty average (est.)

100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 510 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

510
Total Claims
$111K
Total Drug Cost
354
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
510
Total Day Supply
568
Brand vs Generic
100% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$111K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.89
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 157, 75-84: 119, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
281
Abrysvo
"Rsv Vacc
N/A
Boostrix Tdap
"Diphth
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pharmacist Overview

How EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD's 510 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CARLO FRONTERA.

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD's specialty?
EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD wrote 510 Medicare Part D claims totaling $111K in drug costs for 354 beneficiaries.
Where is EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD located?
EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD is located at 992 AVE HOSTOS, MAYAGUEZ, PR, 00682. Phone: (787) 831-9251.
What is EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD's NPI number?
EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346824430, issued on 05/06/2021.
Does EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $111K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Abrysvo, Boostrix Tdap. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD accept Medicare?
EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 510 Part D claims and 354 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD's credentials?
EDGAR CARLO FRONTERA, PHARMD's NPI is 1346824430 with credentials PHARMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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