ATLANTIC SHORE DERMATOLOGY, A FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE
NPI 1154938579
Dermatology in St Simons Island, GA
About Atlantic Shore Dermatology, A Forefront Dermatology Practice NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
ATLANTIC SHORE DERMATOLOGY, A FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE (NPI 1154938579) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in St Simons Island, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since September 2020. The organization holds 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 4
Other Names 1
Secondary Practice Locations 2
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)
Atlantic Shore Dermatology, A Forefront Dermatology Practice is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
11Medicare enrollment records show 11 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Atlantic Shore Dermatology, A Forefront Dermatology Practice, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2
Clinicians, nearest first (11)
St Simons Island, GA 31522
St Simons Island, GA 31522
St Simons Island, GA 31522
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 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 of Waiver 11D2081319
Forefront Dermatology, Sc Dba Atlantic Shore Dermatology, A Forefront Dermatology Practice · Waycross, GACertificate of Waiver 11D2105172
Forefront Dermatology, Sc Dba Atlantic Shore Dermatology, A Forefront Dermatology Practice · Saint Marys, GACertificate of Waiver 11D1048004
Forefront Dermatology Sc Dba Atlantic Shore Derm A Forefront Dermatology Practice · Saint Simons Island, GAFrequently 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 1154938579. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2020. The provider is doing business as Atlantic Shore Dermatology, A Forefront Dermatology Practice.
Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?
Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 7000 Wellness Way Ste 7120, St Simons Island, GA 31522. The listed phone number is (912) 634-4966.
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), 11 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 (10) and Orthopedic Surgery (1). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 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. 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.
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 November 19, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# Atlantic Shore Dermatology, A Forefront Dermatology Practice · NPI 1154938579
Dermatology organization in St Simons Island, Georgia. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since September 29, 2020.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1154938579 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** September 29, 2020
- **Primary specialty:** Dermatology · taxonomy 207N00000X
- **Legal business name:** Forefront Dermatology, S.c.
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Betsy Wernli, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 7000 WELLNESS WAY STE 7120, St Simons Island, GA 31522-2286
- **Phone:** (912) 634-4966 · **Fax:** (912) 634-6542
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 11 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Dermatology (10), Orthopedic Surgery (1); 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 19, 2020
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 3 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1154938579) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.