FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1083155501
Dermatology in Ottumwa, IA
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
Specialties & Licenses 2
Group Practice 2
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
16Medicare enrollment records show 16 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 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3
Clinicians, nearest first (16)
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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
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, IAFrequently 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.
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), 16 clinicians in 3 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 (10), Nurse Practitioner (5) and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 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 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.
# Forefront Dermatology, S.c. · NPI 1083155501
Dermatology organization in Ottumwa, Iowa. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 16, 2017.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1083155501 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** March 16, 2017
- **Primary specialty:** Dermatology · taxonomy 207N00000X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Betsy Wernli, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 210, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- **Phone:** (641) 683-3195 · **Fax:** (641) 686-3197
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 16 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Dermatology (10), Nurse Practitioner (5), Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) (1); 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 17, 2018
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1083155501) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.