Dr. Peter Lazzopina, MD

DPC Family Medicine physician, Harlingen, TX

Frontier Direct
5.0 (11 reviews)

Dr. Lazzopina is a family physician who co-founded Frontier Direct Care and serves as its chief medical officer.

224 East Jackson Avenue, Harlingen, TX 78550

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About Dr. Lazzopina

Dr. Lazzopina is a family physician, co-founder and chief medical officer of Frontier Direct Care. He started Frontier in 2018 with the vision to provide affordable, accessible and personalized primary care to his community. He believes direct care is foundational to healing American health care.

After finishing residency at the Valley Baptist program, he taught family medicine residents there for seven years. Frontier Direct Care is a direct primary care company for level-funded and self-funded employers, and it pays providers directly without billing third-party insurers.

Membership and fees

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Licenses and credentials

Residency
Valley Baptist residency program
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Texas Medical Board

Hospital and practice affiliations

Co-founder and chief medical officer of Frontier Direct Care

Location

224 East Jackson Avenue, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Recognition and research

Media and books

Featured as Practitioner of the Month by The Wedge of Health Freedom in April 2019.
Quoted in MedCity News in September 2022 as founder and chief medical officer of Frontier on its new health plan with Flume Health.
Featured guest on the Moving to Value Unscripted podcast episode The Growing Direct Primary Care Movement, dated July 16, 2025.

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Always ensures every concern is fully addressed with patience and care."

FMDD UserMay 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Always calm and approachable. Ensures every concern is heard."

FMDD UserApr 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Communicates effectively and kindly. Always takes the time to listen."

FMDD UserMar 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Displays a warm and compassionate nature. Never rushes through appointments."

FMDD UserFeb 2024

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Lazzopina take insurance, or offer a membership?

Frontier Direct Care is a direct primary care company for level-funded and self-funded employers. It pays providers directly without billing third-party insurers.

What is Dr. Lazzopina's role at Frontier?

He is a family physician, co-founder and chief medical officer of Frontier Direct Care. He started Frontier in 2018.

Where did Dr. Lazzopina train?

He finished residency at the Valley Baptist residency program.

Does Dr. Lazzopina offer telehealth?

The practice offers 24/7 virtual visits for urgent care needs.

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