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FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1710427216
Dermatology in Ames, IA

Active since March 02, 2017CLIA 16D1046716 · Waiver
500 MAIN ST, SUITE 113, AMES, IA 50010(515) 232-3006(515) 232-3009 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 16, 2018, Mar 20, 2018, Mar 2, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Forefront Dermatology, S.c. NPPES

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

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C. (NPI 1710427216) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Ames, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 10, 2027 and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710427216
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameFOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
Location Address500 MAIN ST, SUITE 113Ames, IA 50010
Mailing Address801 York StManitowoc, WI 54220-4630 · (920) 663-7190 · Fax (920) 684-1439
Phone(515) 232-3006
Fax(515) 232-3009
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBetsy J WernliPresident · (920) 482-0671
Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1710427216 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ 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 · Procedural DermatologyTaxonomy 207NS0135X
500 MAIN ST, Ames, IA 50010
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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 Medica.Insurance ›

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 Waiver 16D1046716

Forefront Dermatology, Sc · Ames, IA
Active · expires Aug 10, 2027
CLIA Number16D1046716
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 11, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 10, 2027
Laboratory DirectorKirsten E. Dickinson
Laboratory Phone(515) 232-3006
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc500 Main Street, Suite 113, Ames, IA 50010
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SKIN SOLUTIONS DERMATOLOGY PLC
Dermatology
500 MAIN ST, SUITE 113
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-3006
ERIN M LEWIS PHARMD.
Pharmacist
500 MAIN ST
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 233-9858
NICOLLE MARIE FISCHER
Physician Assistant
500 MAIN ST, SUITE 113
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-3006
MICHAEL JOSEPH RHODES PHARMACIST
Pharmacist
500 MAIN ST
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 233-9858
DR. LINDSEY J SCHWARTZ PHARMD
Pharmacist
500 MAIN ST
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 233-9858

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 1710427216. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2017.

Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?

Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 500 Main St Suite 113, Ames, IA 50010. The listed phone number is (515) 232-3006.

What is Forefront Dermatology, S.C.'s specialty?

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

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

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 16D1046716) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 10, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

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

Health plans from Medica 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 May 16, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.