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FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1023975257
Dermatology in Springfield, MO

Active since January 08, 2026CLIA Certified · 3 labs
1240 E INDEPENDENCE ST STE 100, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804(417) 900-3407(417) 889-0476 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 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 1023975257), doing business as Swann Dermatology Partners, A Forefront Dermatology Practice, is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Springfield, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since January 2026. The organization holds 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023975257
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameFOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
Location Address1240 E INDEPENDENCE ST STE 100Springfield, MO 65804-4201
Mailing Address801 York StManitowoc, WI 54220-4630 · (920) 663-9008 · Fax (920) 684-1439
Phone(417) 900-3407
Fax(417) 889-0476
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBetsy J WernliPresident · (920) 482-0671
Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1023975257 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
1240 E INDEPENDENCE ST STE 100, Springfield, MO 65804
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSwann Dermatology Partners, A Forefront Dermatology Practice

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 3

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) 26D2340967

Forefront Dermatology, Sc Dba Swann Dermatology Partners, A Forefront Dermatology Practice · Springfield, MO
Active · expires Mar 24, 2028
CLIA Number26D2340967
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 25, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 24, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMichael H. Swann
Laboratory Phone(417) 900-3407
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc Dba Swann Dermatology Partners, A Forefront Dermatology Practice1240 E Independence St Ste 100, Springfield, MO 65804
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name 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 26D2031359

Forefront Dermatology, Sc Dba Swann Dermatology Partners, A Forefront Dermatology Practice · Springfield, MO
Active · expires Feb 21, 2028
CLIA Number26D2031359
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 22, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 21, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMichael H. Swann
Laboratory Phone(417) 900-3407
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc Dba Swann Dermatology Partners, A Forefront Dermatology Practice3850 S National Ave Ste 705, Springfield, MO 65807
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 26D2317702

Forefront Dermatology, Sc And Swan Dermatology Partners, A Forefront Dermatology Practice · Springfield, MO
Active · expires Mar 10, 2028
CLIA Number26D2317702
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 11, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 10, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMichael H. Swann
Laboratory Phone(417) 900-3407
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc And Swan Dermatology Partners, A Forefront Dermatology Practice1240 E Independence St Ste 200, Springfield, MO 65804
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ELIZABETH A SPENCERI MD
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
1240 E INDEPENDENCE ST STE 100
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Greene County (417) 900-3407
PATRICIA L. DUGGAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
1240 E INDEPENDENCE ST STE 100
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Greene County (417) 900-3407

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 1023975257. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2026. The provider is doing business as Swann Dermatology Partners, A Forefront Dermatology Practice.

Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?

Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 1240 E Independence St Ste 100, Springfield, MO 65804. The listed phone number is (417) 900-3407.

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

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

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

Yes. 3 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Forefront Dermatology, S.C. was last updated on January 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.