FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1144680604
Dermatology in Columbus, IN
About Forefront Dermatology, S.c. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C. (NPI 1144680604) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Columbus, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through July 14, 2027 and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Group Practice 1
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
28Medicare enrollment records show 28 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forefront Dermatology, S.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 28Source: 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 of Compliance 15D2074519
Forefront Dermatology Sc · Columbus, INFrequently 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 1144680604. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2016.
Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?
Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 244 Westwood Blvd, Columbus, IN 47201. The listed phone number is (812) 669-0141.
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), 28 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 (19) and Nurse Practitioner (9). Of these, 1 practice 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 of Compliance (number 15D2074519) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 14, 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 Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 3 other insurers 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 November 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 1144680604
Dermatology organization in Columbus, Indiana. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since February 26, 2016.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1144680604 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** February 26, 2016
- **Primary specialty:** Dermatology · taxonomy 207N00000X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Betsy Wernli, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 244 WESTWOOD BLVD, Columbus, IN 47201-5687
- **Phone:** (812) 669-0141 · **Fax:** (812) 799-7062
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 28 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Dermatology (19), Nurse Practitioner (9); 1 practice within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1144680604/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 3, 2022
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1144680604) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.