DERMATOLOGY & PLASTIC SURGERY, A FOREFRONT PRACTICE
NPI 1427662071
Dermatology in Melbourne, FL
About Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, A Forefront Practice NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DERMATOLOGY & PLASTIC SURGERY, A FOREFRONT PRACTICE (NPI 1427662071) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Melbourne, Florida and active in the NPI registry since September 2020. The organization holds 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains 3 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 3
Group Practice 1
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)
Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, A Forefront Practice is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
28Medicare enrollment records show 28 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, A Forefront Practice, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 28Aventura, FL 33180
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 10D2198279
Forefront Dermatology Sc Dba Dermatology + Plastic Surgery, A Forefront Practice · Melbourne, FLCertificate of Waiver 10D2198284
Forefront Dermatology Sc Dba Dermatology+ Plastic Surgery, A Forefront Practice · Melbourne, FLCertificate of Waiver 10D2198281
Forefront Dermatology Sc Dba Dermatology + Plastic Surgery, A Forefront Practice · Melbourne, FLFrequently 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 1427662071. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2020. The provider is doing business as Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, A Forefront Practice.
Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?
Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 6559 N Wickham Rd Ste C-105, Melbourne, FL 32940. The listed phone number is (321) 395-3298.
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), 28 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 (20), Nurse Practitioner (5) and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (3). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 6 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.
What insurance does Forefront Dermatology, S.C. accept?
Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) 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 July 28, 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.
# Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, A Forefront Practice · NPI 1427662071
Dermatology organization in Melbourne, Florida. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since September 1, 2020.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1427662071 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** September 1, 2020
- **Primary specialty:** Dermatology · taxonomy 207N00000X
- **Legal business name:** Forefront Dermatology, S.c.
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Betsy Wernli, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 6559 N WICKHAM RD STE C-105, Melbourne, FL 32940-2039
- **Phone:** (321) 395-3298 · **Fax:** (321) 241-1161
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 28 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Dermatology (20), Nurse Practitioner (5), Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (3); 3 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1427662071/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 28, 2021
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 3 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1427662071) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.