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FOREST DERMATOLOGY, PA
NPI 1396926507
Dermatology in Asheville, NC

Active since November 15, 2007CLIA Certified · 2 labs
1119 HENDERSONVILLE RD, SUITE 200, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 274-6003(828) 274-6004 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Forest Dermatology, Pa NPPES

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

FOREST DERMATOLOGY, PA (NPI 1396926507) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Hugh Duncan Dorris, Physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396926507
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameFOREST DERMATOLOGY, PA
Location Address1119 HENDERSONVILLE RD, SUITE 200Asheville, NC 28803-7776
Mailing Address1119 Hendersonville Rd, Suite 200Asheville, NC 28803-7776 · (828) 274-6003 · Fax (828) 274-6004
Phone(828) 274-6003
Fax(828) 274-6004
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialHugh Duncan DorrisPhysician · (828) 274-6003
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 2007
✔ NPI 1396926507 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 94-00046
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.
1119 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Asheville, NC 28803
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid8928939NC
Other28939NC · Blue Cross Blue Shield
OtherDE5476NC · Medicare Railroad
Medicare PIN2349361NC

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

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forest Dermatology, PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Hugh Dorris, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1710085592
1119 HENDERSONVILLE ROAD SUITE 200
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 274-6003
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Logan Dsouza, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1730405655
1119 HENDERSONVILLE RD SUITE 200
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 274-6003
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kelly Tackett, MD MPH
Dermatology
NPI 1831777630
1119 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 200
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 274-6003
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Justin Sigmon, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1386885341
1119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 274-6003
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 34D1051236

Forest Dermatology, PA · Asheville, NC
Active · expires Jun 14, 2027
CLIA Number34D1051236
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 15, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJune 14, 2027
Laboratory DirectorLogan S. D Souza
Laboratory Phone(828) 274-6003
Laboratory LocationForest Dermatology, PA1119 Hendersonville Road, Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28803
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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D2150934

Forest Dermatology PA · Hendersonville, NC
Active · expires Jul 8, 2028
CLIA Number34D2150934
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 9, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 8, 2028
Laboratory DirectorLogan S. Dsouza
Laboratory Phone(828) 274-6003
Laboratory LocationForest Dermatology PA1700 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28792
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

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 Forest Dermatology, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forest Dermatology, PA is 1396926507. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2007.

Where is Forest Dermatology, PA located?

Forest Dermatology, PA is located at 1119 Hendersonville Rd Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 274-6003.

What is Forest Dermatology, PA's specialty?

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

Is Forest Dermatology, PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Forest Dermatology, PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Forest Dermatology, PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Dermatology, reassign their Medicare billing to Forest Dermatology, PA. 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, 4 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Forest Dermatology, PA 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 Forest Dermatology, PA accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Forest Dermatology, PA 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 Forest Dermatology, PA was last updated on November 20, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.