FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1215311469
Dermatology in Saint Louis, MO

Active since July 17, 2015CLIA 26D1052803 · Certificate of Compliance
3915 WATSON RD, SUITE 201, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109(314) 878-5599(314) 392-4290 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 16, 2018, Mar 20, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Forefront Dermatology, S.c. NPPES

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

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C. (NPI 1215311469) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Saint Louis, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through February 7, 2027 and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215311469
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameFOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
Location Address3915 WATSON RD, SUITE 201Saint Louis, MO 63109
Mailing Address801 York StManitowoc, WI 54220-4630 · (920) 663-9016 · Fax (920) 684-1439
Fax(314) 392-4290
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBetsy J WernliPresident · (920) 482-0671
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1215311469 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ 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.
3915 WATSON RD, Saint Louis, MO 63109

Group Practice 1

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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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

28

Medicare enrollment records show 28 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forefront Dermatology, S.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 8 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Dermatology17
Nurse Practitioner8
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)3

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 28
Dermatology
NPI 1073953931
8567 WATSON RD STE A
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314) 528-9040
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1912261934
8567 WATSON RD STE A
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314) 528-9040
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1265477830
816 S KIRKWOOD RD STE 210
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 645-4500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.9 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1609931963
816 S KIRKWOOD RD STE 210
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 645-4500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.9 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1194174110
816 S KIRKWOOD RD STE 210
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 645-4500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.9 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1972008290
12855 N 40 DR STE 180
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 878-5599
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.2 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1821051079
12855 N 40 DR STE 180
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 878-5599
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.8 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1033527684
12855 N 40 DR STE 180
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 878-5599
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.8 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1417657875
1296 JEFFCO BLVD
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 321-8610
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1518078567
16516 MANCHESTER RD
Wildwood, MO 63040
(636) 458-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1871152967
5700 MEXICO RD STE 14
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 277-0371
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)
NPI 1134547656
5700 MEXICO RD STE 14
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 277-0371
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1447081948
5700 MEXICO RD STE 14
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 277-0371
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1457462418
9209 PHOENIX VILLAGE PKWY
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 561-4613
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare26 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1326140492
9209 PHOENIX VILLAGE PKWY
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 561-4613
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare26 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1649536780
1800 WENTZVILLE PKWY
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 200-9220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare35 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1902844459
1223 MAPLE ST
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 760-0091
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare56 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1932196433
5721 OSAGE BEACH PKWY STE 100
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 302-4696
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare130 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1245956358
5721 OSAGE BEACH PKWY STE 100
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 302-4696
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare130 mi
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)
NPI 1679006522
3850 S NATIONAL AVE STE 705
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 888-0858
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare191 mi
See all 28 clinicians

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 of Compliance 26D1052803

Forefront Dermatology, Sc · Saint Louis, MO
Active · expires Feb 7, 2027
CLIA Number26D1052803
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 8, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 7, 2027
Laboratory DirectorKelly Wilmas
Laboratory Phone(314) 878-5599
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc12855 North Forty Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63141
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 1215311469. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2015.

Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?

Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 3915 Watson Rd Suite 201, Saint Louis, MO 63109. The listed phone number is (314) 878-5599.

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 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 (17), Nurse Practitioner (8) and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) (3). Of these, 8 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 26D1052803) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 7, 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 16, 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.