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FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1497554703
Dermatology in Mountain Brk, AL

Active since March 10, 2025CLIA 01D1085142 · Certificate of Compliance
14 OFFICE PARK CIR, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35223(205) 877-9773(205) 877-9775 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 4, 2025, Mar 10, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Forefront Dermatology, S.c. NPPES

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

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C. (NPI 1497554703), doing business as Village Dermatology, is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Mountain Brk, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since March 2025. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through April 11, 2028 and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497554703
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameFOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
Location Address14 OFFICE PARK CIRMountain Brk, AL 35223-2563
Mailing Address801 York StManitowoc, WI 54220-4630 · (920) 663-9008 · Fax (920) 684-1439
Phone(205) 877-9773
Fax(205) 877-9775
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBetsy J WernliPresident · (920) 482-0671
Enumeration DateMarch 10, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1497554703 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 · Procedural DermatologyTaxonomy 207NS0135X
14 OFFICE PARK CIR, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsVillage Dermatology

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc..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)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

29

Medicare enrollment records show 29 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forefront Dermatology, S.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 9 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2

Dermatology20
Nurse Practitioner9

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 29
Wendy Cantrell, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1538100789
2900 CAHABA RD
Mountain Brk, AL 35223
(205) 877-9773
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Caroline Crabtree, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1235664459
2900 CAHABA RD
Mountain Brk, AL 35223
(205) 877-9773
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Rachel Pflederer, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1598184566
2900 CAHABA RD
Mountain Brk, AL 35223
(205) 877-9773
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Jenny Sobera, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1063460343
2900 CAHABA RD
Mountain Brk, AL 35223
(205) 877-9773
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Julia Tauscher, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1215464375
2900 CAHABA RD
Mountain Brk, AL 35223
(205) 877-9773
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Maria Marks, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1437367182
250 INVERNESS CENTER DR
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-5575
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.8 mi
Madison Stokes, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1497320295
250 INVERNESS CENTER DR
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-5575
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.8 mi
Kelsey Kennedy
Dermatology
NPI 1194222844
252 INVERNESS CENTER DR
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 997-2966
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.8 mi
Alison Peterson, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1225661952
252 INVERNESS CENTER DR
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 997-2966
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.8 mi
Brittany Clark, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598159147
1419 HAMRIC DR E STE 101
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 235-3660
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare56 mi
Shelley Ray, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1447259643
1419 HAMRIC DR E STE 101
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 235-3660
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare56 mi
Mona Olive, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235687807
220 FRENCH FARMS BLVD STE C
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare91 mi
Joseph Webb, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1336118199
2471 HELTON DR
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 765-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare107 mi
Joseph Hanson, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1760451405
2471 HELTON DR
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 765-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare107 mi
Molly Johnson, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1962823104
2471 HELTON DR
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 765-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare107 mi
Brian Thomas, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1508837394
2471 HELTON DR
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 765-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare107 mi
John Peters, D.O.
Dermatology
NPI 1013004860
2798 DOGWOOD ACRES
Crestview, FL 32536
(406) 299-0871
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare185 mi
Erin Risco, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295172989
580 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E FL 2
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 631-3570
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare210 mi
Stephanie Verges, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1821832916
580 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 631-3570
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare210 mi
Aubrey Pugh, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1760924211
202 ROCK CREEK PKWY
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3844
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare211 mi
See all 29 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

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 01D1085142

Forefront Dermatology, Sc Dba Village Dermatology · Mountain Brook, AL
Active · expires Apr 11, 2028
CLIA Number01D1085142
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 12, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 11, 2028
Laboratory DirectorRachel T. Pflederer
Laboratory Phone(205) 877-9773
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc Dba Village Dermatology14 Office Park Cir, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Forefront Dermatology, S.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is 1497554703. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2025. The provider is doing business as Village Dermatology.

Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?

Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 14 Office Park Cir, Mountain Brk, AL 35223. The listed phone number is (205) 877-9773.

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), 29 clinicians in 2 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) and Nurse Practitioner (9). Of these, 9 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Forefront Dermatology, S.C. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 01D1085142) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 11, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Forefront Dermatology, S.C. accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare 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 April 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.