FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1427589027
Dermatology in Grayslake, IL

Active since March 24, 2017CLIA Certified · 3 labs
1170 E BELVIDERE RD, SUITE 206, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030(224) 541-8120(224) 541-8121 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 1, 2021, May 17, 2018, Mar 20, 2018 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Forefront Dermatology, S.c. NPPES

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

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C. (NPI 1427589027) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Grayslake, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. The organization holds 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427589027
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameFOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
Location Address1170 E BELVIDERE RD, SUITE 206Grayslake, IL 60030
Mailing Address801 York StManitowoc, WI 54220-4630 · (920) 663-9146 · Fax (920) 684-1439
Fax(224) 541-8121
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBetsy J WernliPresident · (920) 482-0671
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20216 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1427589027 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ 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 · Procedural DermatologyTaxonomy 207NS0135X
1170 E BELVIDERE RD, Grayslake, IL 60030

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1278 Memorial DrCrystal Lake, IL 60014-6246 · Phone (815) 477-9858 · Fax (815) 477-9868
Location 2930 Talon Dr Ste 1O Fallon, IL 62269-1962 · Phone (618) 726-1080 · Fax (618) 726-1081

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)

Forefront Dermatology, S.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

39

Medicare enrollment records show 39 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forefront Dermatology, S.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Dermatology32
Nurse Practitioner4
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)3

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 39
Dermatology
NPI 1700867694
1240 N MILWAUKEE AVE STE A
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-5575
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1316697550
1240 N MILWAUKEE AVE STE A
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-5575
✔ PECOS4.3 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1538690037
1240 N MILWAUKEE AVE STE A
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-5575
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1942432109
275 PARKWAY DR STE 521
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 459-6400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1598039711
275 PARKWAY DR STE 521
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 459-6400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1588957674
275 PARKWAY DR STE 521
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 459-6400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1215967765
275 PARKWAY DR STE 521
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 459-6400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1508853185
8501 75TH ST SUITE J
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 898-4400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1699924100
8501 75TH ST STE J
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 697-8030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1992807804
278 MEMORIAL DR
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-9858
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1477701357
2601 COMPASS RD STE 125
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 843-3376
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1306320031
2601 COMPASS RD STE 125
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 843-3376
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1083670111
2601 COMPASS RD STE 125
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 843-3376
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1881972305
2601 COMPASS RD STE 125
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 843-3376
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)
NPI 1184919508
4885 HOFFMAN BLVD STE 407
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(224) 484-0183
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1053809715
401 LINDEN AVE
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 843-3376
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare25 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1285976209
1300 S GREEN BAY RD STE 100
Mount Pleasant, WI 53406
(262) 619-4191
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1134150360
331 W SURF ST STE 700
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 832-7443
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare34 mi
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)
NPI 1134385255
2155 CITY GATE LN STE 225
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 547-5040
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare38 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1467843623
1740 MEDITERRANEAN DR UNIT 102
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 981-4990
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare42 mi
See all 39 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 3

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 Waiver 14D2143200

Forefront Dermatology S C · Crystal Lake, IL
Active · expires Jan 31, 2028
CLIA Number14D2143200
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 1, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 31, 2028
Laboratory DirectorJamie S. Chin M D
Laboratory Phone(815) 477-9858
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology S C278 Memorial Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 14D2128947

Forefront Dermatology S C · Grayslake, IL
Active · expires Jan 14, 2028
CLIA Number14D2128947
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 15, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 14, 2028
Laboratory DirectorEric J. Marsh
Laboratory Phone(224) 541-8120
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology S C1170 E Belvidere Road, Ste 206, Grayslake, IL 60030
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 14D2167215

Forefront Dermatology, S C · O Fallon, IL
Active · expires Jun 3, 2027
CLIA Number14D2167215
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 4, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJune 3, 2027
Laboratory DirectorScott Carrizales M D
Laboratory Phone(618) 726-1080
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, S C930 Talon Dr, O Fallon, IL 62269
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address 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 Forefront Dermatology, S.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is 1427589027. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2017.

Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?

Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 1170 E Belvidere Rd Suite 206, Grayslake, IL 60030. The listed phone number is (224) 541-8120.

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), 39 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 (32), Nurse Practitioner (4) and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) (3). Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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

Yes. 3 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Forefront Dermatology, S.C. was last updated on July 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.