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PARAGON SKIN
NPI 1447959713
Dermatology in Toms River, NJ

Active since February 27, 2023CLIA Certified · 2 labs
214 COMMONS WAY BLDG B, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755(732) 234-7546 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2024, Feb 27, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Paragon Skin NPPES

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

PARAGON SKIN (NPI 1447959713) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Toms River, New Jersey and active in the NPI registry since February 2023. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists Marc Zachary Handler, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447959713
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NamePARAGON SKIN
Location Address214 COMMONS WAY BLDG BToms River, NJ 08755-6427
Mailing Address120 York St Apt 306Jersey City, NJ 07302-3752 · (510) 922-0123
Phone(732) 234-7546
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMarc Zachary HandlerOwner · (510) 922-0123
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1447959713 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.
214 COMMONS WAY BLDG B, Toms River, NJ 08755
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11616 Route 72 WManahawkin, NJ 08050-5131 · Phone (732) 234-7546
Location 2120 York St Apt 306Jersey City, NJ 07302-3752 · Phone (510) 922-0123

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)

Paragon Skin is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Paragon Skin, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Kristina Derrick, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1013228469
214 COMMONS WAY BLDG B
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 234-7546
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Marc Handler, M.D.
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)
NPI 1376854836
1700 WHITEHORSE HAMILTON SQUARE RD STE D1
Hamilton, NJ 08690
(609) 890-2600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare30 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 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 31D2312374

Paragon Skin Dermatology · Manahawkin, NJ
Active · expires Dec 16, 2027
CLIA Number31D2312374
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 17, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 16, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMarc Z. Handler
Laboratory Phone(732) 234-7546
Laboratory LocationParagon Skin Dermatology1616 Route 72 West 2nd Floor, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
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 of Compliance 31D2278598

Paragon Skin LLC · Toms River, NJ
Active · expires Jan 21, 2027
CLIA Number31D2278598
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 22, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 21, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMarc Z. Handler
Laboratory Phone(510) 922-0123
Laboratory LocationParagon Skin LLC214 Commons Way Building B, Toms River, NJ 08755
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.

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 Paragon Skin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paragon Skin is 1447959713. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2023.

Where is Paragon Skin located?

Paragon Skin is located at 214 Commons Way Bldg B, Toms River, NJ 08755. The listed phone number is (732) 234-7546.

What is Paragon Skin's specialty?

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

Is Paragon Skin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paragon Skin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Paragon Skin?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Paragon Skin, in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS). 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, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Paragon Skin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paragon Skin was last updated on July 8, 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.