FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY
NPI 1356535009
Dermatology in Thousand Oaks, CA
About Forefront Dermatology NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY (NPI 1356535009) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Thousand Oaks, California and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through May 27, 2027, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 5
Other Names 1
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Group Practice 2
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 is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
18Medicare enrollment records show 18 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forefront Dermatology, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4
Clinicians, nearest first (18)
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 05D0584696
Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, PC Dba Forefront Dermatology · Santa Barbara, CAFrequently 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 - Pacific, P.C.'s NPI number?
The NPI number for Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C. is 1356535009. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 5, 2007. The provider is doing business as Forefront Dermatology.
Where is Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C. located?
Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C. is located at 267 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. The listed phone number is (805) 497-1694.
What is Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C.'s specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.
Is Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 18 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.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 (15), Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) (1) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Does Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 05D0584696) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 27, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C. was last updated on November 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 · NPI 1356535009
Dermatology organization in Thousand Oaks, California. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since September 5, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1356535009 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** September 5, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Dermatology · taxonomy 207N00000X
- **Legal business name:** Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.c.
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Betsy Wernli, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 267 W HILLCREST DR, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-4211
- **Phone:** (805) 497-1694 · **Fax:** (805) 373-7493
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 18 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Dermatology (15), Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) (1), Nurse Practitioner (1); 2 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 21, 2022
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1356535009) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.