FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1295577922
Dermatology in Mt Pleasant, SC

Active since June 12, 2024CLIA Certified · 2 labs
612 SEACOAST PKWY, MT PLEASANT, SC 29464(843) 881-4440(843) 884-8540 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Forefront Dermatology, S.c. NPPES

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

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C. (NPI 1295577922), doing business as Germain Dermatology, A Forefront Dermatology Practice, is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and lists Betsy Wernli, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295577922
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameFOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
Location Address612 SEACOAST PKWYMt Pleasant, SC 29464-8247
Mailing Address801 York StManitowoc, WI 54220-4630 · (920) 663-9008 · Fax (920) 684-1439
Fax(843) 884-8540
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBetsy WernliPresident · (920) 482-0671
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1295577922 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ 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 · MOHS-Micrographic SurgeryTaxonomy 207ND0101X
Also ListedDermatology · Procedural DermatologyTaxonomy 207NS0135X
Also ListedPlastic SurgeryTaxonomy 208200000X
612 SEACOAST PKWY, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGermain Dermatology, A Forefront Dermatology Practice

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1602 N Main StSummerville, SC 29483-6627 · Phone (843) 881-4440 · Fax (843) 225-0110
Location 21814 Crowne Commons Way Ste E7Johns Island, SC 29455-4932 · Phone (843) 881-4440 · Fax (843) 737-5288
Location 314490 Ocean HwyPawleys Island, SC 29585-4821 · Phone (843) 881-4440 · Fax (843) 314-0785

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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

7

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forefront Dermatology, S.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Dermatology
NPI 1366685885
612 SEACOAST PKWY
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-4440
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dermatology
NPI 1750308219
612 SEACOAST PKWY
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-4440
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dermatology
NPI 1760679203
612 SEACOAST PKWY
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-4440
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dermatology
NPI 1235219692
602 N MAIN ST
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 881-4440
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
NPI 1679563019
14490 OCEAN HWY
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 881-4440
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare65 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1942286729
657 MIDDLE CREEK RD STE 114
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 690-9467
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare298 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1962583955
77 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE C
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 668-3004
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare478 mi

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 2

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 42D2323922

Forefront Dermatology Sc Dba Germain Dermatology A Forefront Dermatology Practice · Pawleys Island, SC
Active · expires May 14, 2027
CLIA Number42D2323922
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMay 15, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 14, 2027
Laboratory DirectorTaylor B. Mulkey
Laboratory Phone(843) 881-4440
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology Sc Dba Germain Dermatology A Forefront Dermatology Practice14490 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

Certificate of Compliance 42D2288627

Forefront Dermatology, Sc · Johns Island, SC
Active · expires Mar 10, 2027
CLIA Number42D2288627
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 11, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 10, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Marguerite A. Germain
Laboratory Phone(843) 881-4440
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc1814 Crowne Commons Way, Suite E7, Johns Island, SC 29455
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address 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 1295577922. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2024. The provider is doing business as Germain Dermatology, A Forefront Dermatology Practice.

Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?

Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 612 Seacoast Pkwy, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464. The listed phone number is (843) 881-4440.

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), 7 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 (6) and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1). Of these, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Forefront Dermatology, S.C. hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 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 BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, 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 June 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.