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COMPREHENSIVE DERMATOLOGY GROUP
NPI 1396923413
Dermatology in Encinitas, CA

Active since January 31, 2008
781 GARDEN VIEW CT STE 201, ENCINITAS, CA 92024(760) 634-3376(760) 634-7955 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Comprehensive Dermatology Group NPPES

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

COMPREHENSIVE DERMATOLOGY GROUP (NPI 1396923413) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Encinitas, California and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. The organization lists Vishakha Gigler, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396923413
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameCOMPREHENSIVE DERMATOLOGY GROUP
Location Address781 GARDEN VIEW CT STE 201Encinitas, CA 92024-2481
Mailing Address781 Garden View Ct Ste 201Encinitas, CA 92024-2481 · (760) 634-3376 · Fax (760) 634-7955
Phone(760) 634-3376
Fax(760) 634-7955
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialVishakha GiglerPresident · (760) 634-3376
Enumeration DateJanuary 31, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1396923413 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.
781 GARDEN VIEW CT STE 201, Encinitas, CA 92024
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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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Comprehensive Dermatology Group is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

10

Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Comprehensive Dermatology Group, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (10)

Vishakha Gigler, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1396774220
781 GARDEN VIEW CT SUITE 201
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-3376
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Elizabeth Cooper
Dermatology
NPI 1043873482
781 GARDEN VIEW CT STE 201
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-3376
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joy Wisniewski, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1730479619
781 GARDEN VIEW CT SUITE 201
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-3376
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Lisa Stirling, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1063685410
477 N EL CAMINO REAL SUITE C204
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-3376
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Heidi Busch, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1467415174
906 SYCAMORE AVE STE 100
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 249-7007
✔ PECOS7.2 mi
Bari Cunningham, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1568533222
8010 FROST ST SUITE 602
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-6795
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Casey Lubner, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1205331071
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 900
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(424) 243-7668
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare97 mi
Dannie Chang
Dermatology
NPI 1861830077
105 W MISSION ST
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 682-7874
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare170 mi
Aislyn Nelson, M.D., PH.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1154717288
11960 LIONESS WAY STE 225
Parker, CO 80134
(719) 992-0127
✔ PECOS823 mi
Natasha Carter, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1033539184
4914 SW 1ST AVE
Portland, OR 97239
(310) 701-8274
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare905 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

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 05D1079755

Comprehensive Dermatology Group · Encinitas, CA
Expired · Sep 30, 2026
CLIA Number05D1079755
Laboratory TypeIndependent
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 12, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 30, 2026
Laboratory DirectorVishakha V. Gigler
Laboratory Phone(760) 634-3376
Laboratory LocationComprehensive Dermatology Group781 Gardenview Court, Ste 201, Encinitas, CA 92024
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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.

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 Comprehensive Dermatology Group's NPI number?

The NPI number for Comprehensive Dermatology Group is 1396923413. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 31, 2008.

Where is Comprehensive Dermatology Group located?

Comprehensive Dermatology Group is located at 781 Garden View Ct Ste 201, Encinitas, CA 92024. The listed phone number is (760) 634-3376.

What is Comprehensive Dermatology Group's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Comprehensive Dermatology Group enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Comprehensive Dermatology Group is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Comprehensive Dermatology Group?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians, all in Dermatology, reassign their Medicare billing to Comprehensive Dermatology Group. 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. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Comprehensive Dermatology Group was last updated on February 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.