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FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1083155501
Dermatology in Ottumwa, IA

Active since March 16, 2017CLIA 16D0688436 · Microscopy
1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 210, OTTUMWA, IA 52501(641) 683-3195(641) 686-3197 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 17, 2018, Mar 20, 2018, Apr 17, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Forefront Dermatology, S.c. NPPES

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

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C. (NPI 1083155501) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Ottumwa, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through March 30, 2027 and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083155501
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameFOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
Location Address1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 210Ottumwa, IA 52501
Mailing Address801 York StManitowoc, WI 54220-4630 · (920) 663-7190 · Fax (920) 684-1439
Phone(641) 683-3195
Fax(641) 686-3197
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBetsy J WernliPresident · (920) 482-0671
Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMay 17, 20184 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1083155501 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ 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 · Procedural DermatologyTaxonomy 207NS0135X
1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Ottumwa, IA 52501
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Group Practice 2

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP
Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

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) 16D0688436

Forefront Dermatology, Sc · Ottumwa, IA
Active · expires Mar 30, 2027
CLIA Number16D0688436
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 31, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 30, 2027
Laboratory DirectorKent D. Walker
Laboratory Phone(641) 683-3195
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc1005 Pennsylvania Avenue Ste 210, Ottumwa, IA 52501
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. NORMAN RUSH HUTCHISON M.D.
Ophthalmology
1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 110
OTTUMWA, IA 52501
Wapello County (641) 682-8571
THOMAS H HOSKINS PA
Physician Assistant
1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 212
OTTUMWA, IA 52501
Wapello County (641) 682-5443
DONALD D BERG MD PC
Specialist
1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 212
OTTUMWA, IA 52501
Wapello County (641) 682-5443
OTTUMWA HEALTH GROUP LLC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, STE 204
OTTUMWA, IA 52501
Wapello County (641) 682-8761
ELVIN W MCCARL M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 103
OTTUMWA, IA 52501
Wapello County (641) 682-5453
MICHAEL T SHAEFFER MD PC
Urology
1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, #208
OTTUMWA, IA 52501
Wapello County (641) 682-5481
STANLEY A BLEW MD
Internal Medicine
1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 104
OTTUMWA, IA 52501
Wapello County (641) 682-4594
ASSOCIATES IN DERMATOLOGY
Nurse Practitioner
1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
OTTUMWA, IA 52501
Wapello County (641) 683-3195

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 1083155501. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2017.

Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?

Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 1005 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 210, Ottumwa, IA 52501. The listed phone number is (641) 683-3195.

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 a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 16D0688436) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 30, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

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

Health plans from Medica 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 May 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years 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.