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DERMATOLOGY OF NORTH ALABAMA, INC.
NPI 1689993156
Dermatology in Guntersville, AL

Active since May 24, 2010CLIA 01D2011166 · Certificate of Compliance
2307 HOMER CLAYTON DR, GUNTERSVILLE, AL 35976(205) 422-1593 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc. NPPES

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

DERMATOLOGY OF NORTH ALABAMA, INC. (NPI 1689993156) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Guntersville, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through November 30, 2027 and lists Joshua B. Wharton, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689993156
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameDERMATOLOGY OF NORTH ALABAMA, INC.
Location Address2307 HOMER CLAYTON DRGuntersville, AL 35976-2205
Mailing Address2307 Homer Clayton DrGuntersville, AL 35976-2205 · (256) 571-8770
Phone(205) 422-1593
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua B. WhartonOwner · (205) 422-1593
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 2010
✔ NPI 1689993156 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.
2307 HOMER CLAYTON DR, Guntersville, AL 35976
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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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee.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)

Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Amelia Frazier, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1750728580
2307 HOMER CLAYTON DR
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 571-8770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joshua Wharton, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1003014762
2307 HOMER CLAYTON DR
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 571-8770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Taylor Prince, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1669061461
2307 HOMER CLAYTON DR
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 571-8770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Heather Porch
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1447649363
201 GOVERNORS DR SW STE 400
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 265-7246
✔ 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

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 01D2011166

Dermatology Of North Alabama Inc · Guntersville, AL
Active · expires Nov 30, 2027
CLIA Number01D2011166
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 1, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 30, 2027
Laboratory DirectorJoshua B. Wharton
Laboratory Phone(256) 571-8770
Laboratory LocationDermatology Of North Alabama Inc2307 Homer Clayton Drive, Guntersville, AL 35976
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 Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc. is 1689993156. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2010.

Where is Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc. located?

Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc. is located at 2307 Homer Clayton Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976. The listed phone number is (205) 422-1593.

What is Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc.. 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 (1). Of these, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 01D2011166) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 30, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc. 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 Dermatology Of North Alabama, Inc. was last updated on July 31, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.