DERMATOLOGY INSTITUTE FOR SKIN CANCER
NPI 1437903481
Dermatology in Bakersfield, CA

Q: What is Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer's specialty?

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

Active since April 16, 2024

2701 CHESTER AVENUE, SUITE 103, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301(661) 837-7084(661) 837-7186 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer NPPES

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

DERMATOLOGY INSTITUTE FOR SKIN CANCER (NPI 1437903481) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Bakersfield, California and active in the NPI registry since April 2024. The organization lists Geover Fernandez, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437903481

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207N00000X

Legal Business NameDERMATOLOGY INSTITUTE FOR SKIN CANCER

Location Address2701 CHESTER AVENUE, SUITE 103Bakersfield, CA 93301

Mailing Address1301 San Remo DrivePacific Palisades, CA 90272 · (201) 852-5980 · Fax (661) 837-7186

Phone(661) 837-7084

Fax(661) 837-7186

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialGeover FernandezPresident · (661) 803-2428

Enumeration DateApril 16, 2024

✔ NPI 1437903481 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ 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 · MOHS-Micrographic SurgeryTaxonomy 207ND0101X

Also ListedDermatology · DermatopathologyTaxonomy 207ND0900X

2701 CHESTER AVENUE, Bakersfield, CA 93301

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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)

Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Jessica Villafana, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1063177673

6401 TRUXTUN AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93309

(661) 616-1671

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.4 mi

Sukhchain Samra, NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1073032447

8605 CAMINO MEDIA STE 300
Bakersfield, CA 93311

(661) 322-2700

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.4 mi

Magdalena Atondo Franco, NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1275117814

10905 GLENCOE PL
Lamont, CA 93241

(661) 565-8385

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi

Neal Ammar, M.D.

Dermatology

NPI 1851460950

520 N PROSPECT AVE STE 302
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

(310) 798-1515

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare113 mi

Geover Fernandez, MD

Dermatology

NPI 1639103138

520 N PROSPECT AVE SUITE 302
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

(310) 798-1515

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare113 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer is 1437903481. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2024.

Where is Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer located?

Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer is located at 2701 Chester Avenue Suite 103, Bakersfield, CA 93301. The listed phone number is (661) 837-7084.

What is Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer's specialty?

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

Is Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer. 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 Nurse Practitioner (3) and Dermatology (2). Of these, 2 practice 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 Dermatology Institute For Skin Cancer was last updated on April 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.