FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1003787748
Dermatology in Virginia Beach, VA

Active since September 16, 2025CLIA Certified · 2 labs
525 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 215, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452(757) 467-3900(757) 467-7800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Forefront Dermatology, S.c. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C. (NPI 1003787748) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Virginia Beach, Virginia and active in the NPI registry since September 2025. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003787748
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameFOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
Location Address525 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 215Virginia Beach, VA 23452-1188
Mailing Address801 York StManitowoc, WI 54220-4630 · (920) 663-9008 · Fax (920) 684-1439
Fax(757) 467-7800
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBetsy J WernliPresident · (920) 482-0671
Enumeration DateSeptember 16, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1003787748 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Also ListedDermatology · MOHS-Micrographic SurgeryTaxonomy 207ND0101X
Also ListedDermatology · Procedural DermatologyTaxonomy 207NS0135X
525 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 215, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Forefront Dermatology, S.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

26

Medicare enrollment records show 26 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forefront Dermatology, S.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2

Dermatology17
Nurse Practitioner9

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 26
Dermatology
NPI 1669466819
525 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 215
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 467-3900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1245028356
5249 PROVIDENCE RD
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 467-3900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.4 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1912499047
1157 FIRST COLONIAL RD STE 300
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 333-8001
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.2 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1366550196
1157 FIRST COLONIAL RD STE 300
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 333-8001
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.2 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1912351032
1157 FIRST COLONIAL RD STE 300
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 333-8001
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.2 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1891350443
620 GRASSFIELD PKWY STE 100
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 394-8696
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1114505682
1000 KNOTTS POINTE LN STE 105
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 275-0552
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1508834532
77 NEALY AVE
Hampton, VA 23665
(757) 225-3693
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1215434253
2206 EXECUTIVE DR STE F
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-1440
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare22 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1457313900
44 MEDICAL PARK BLVD STE A
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 324-4511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare73 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902994106
7001 FOREST AVE STE 400
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 282-0831
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare94 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1629633706
7650 E PARHAM RD STE 110
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 916-7062
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare95 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1679573745
5201 HICKORY PARK DR STE A
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 262-6060
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare100 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1386729747
5201 HICKORY PARK DR STE A
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 262-6060
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare100 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1407948037
5201 HICKORY PARK DR STE A
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 262-6060
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare100 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1508328444
5201 HICKORY PARK DR STE A
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 262-6060
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare100 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154721868
300 E 3RD ST
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 607-4599
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare129 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1902146707
3459 OLD HALIFAX RD STE I
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 549-0383
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare154 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1386810588
7560 CARPENTER FIRE STATION RD STE 204
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 439-4206
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare169 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316475239
101 CANDLEWOOD CT
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 363-4190
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare175 mi
See all 26 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 49D0861451

Forefront Dermatology, Sc · Virginia Beach, VA
Active · expires Aug 11, 2028
CLIA Number49D0861451
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 12, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 11, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDiego R. Dasilva
Laboratory Phone(757) 467-3900
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc525 S Independence Blvd Ste 215, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Certificate of Compliance 10D2320918

Forefront Dermatology, Sc, Corp Dba Knight Dermatology, A Forefront Dermatology Practice · Melbourne, FL
Active · expires May 7, 2028
CLIA Number10D2320918
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMay 8, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 7, 2028
Laboratory DirectorJames M. Knight
Laboratory Phone(920) 663-9008
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc, Corp Dba Knight Dermatology, A Forefront Dermatology Practice3200 N Wickham Rd, Suite 5, Melbourne, FL 32935
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Forefront Dermatology, S.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is 1003787748. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2025.

Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?

Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 525 S Independence Blvd Ste 215, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. The listed phone number is (757) 467-3900.

What is Forefront Dermatology, S.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Forefront Dermatology, S.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 26 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Forefront Dermatology, S.C.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Dermatology (17) and Nurse Practitioner (9). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Forefront Dermatology, S.C. hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Forefront Dermatology, S.C. accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare list Forefront Dermatology, S.C. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Forefront Dermatology, S.C. was last updated on September 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.