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FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1891179040
Dermatology in Saint Louis, MO

Active since July 17, 2015CLIA Certified · 2 labs
12855 N 40 DR, SUITE 180, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141(314) 878-5599(314) 392-4290 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 4, 2023, Jun 18, 2021, May 17, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Forefront Dermatology, S.c. NPPES

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

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C. (NPI 1891179040) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Saint Louis, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891179040
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameFOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
Location Address12855 N 40 DR, SUITE 180Saint Louis, MO 63141
Mailing Address801 York StManitowoc, WI 54220-4630 · (920) 663-9016 · Fax (920) 684-1439
Phone(314) 878-5599
Fax(314) 392-4290
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBetsy J WernliPresident · (920) 482-0671
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 25, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 25, 2024
✔ NPI 1891179040 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
12855 N 40 DR, Saint Louis, MO 63141
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 15721 Osage Beach Pkwy Ste 100Osage Beach, MO 65065-3030 · Phone (573) 302-4696 · Fax (573) 302-4698
Location 2816 S Kirkwood Rd Ste 210Saint Louis, MO 63122-6056 · Phone (314) 645-4500 · Fax (314) 645-5907
Location 3130 Richardson Xing Ste 130Arnold, MO 63010-6023 · Phone (636) 489-4770 · Fax (636) 489-4880

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 from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 26D1099873

Forefront Dermatology, Sc · Osage Beach, MO
Active · expires Oct 12, 2027
CLIA Number26D1099873
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 13, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 12, 2027
Laboratory DirectorJohn D. Despain
Laboratory Phone(573) 302-4696
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc5721 Osage Beach Pkwy Ste 100, Osage Beach, MO 65065
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 26D0996349

Forefront Dermatology, Sc · Saint Louis, MO
Active · expires Jan 22, 2027
CLIA Number26D0996349
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 23, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 22, 2027
Laboratory DirectorEmily M. Stevenson
Laboratory Phone(314) 645-4500
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc816 S Kirkwood Rd Ste 210, Saint Louis, MO 63122
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 20

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

TRUE RESULTS MISSOURI, LLC
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
12855 N 40 DR, SUITE 275
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (214) 850-5377
DR. NOEL FRANCIS WEYERICH MD
Internal Medicine
12855 N 40 DR, SUITE 280
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 432-4415
KESHAV SHIVRAM JOSHI M.D.
Anesthesiology
12855 N 40 DR, SUITE 275
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 469-6200
MRS. MARYBETH KUHLMANN R.N.
Registered Nurse
12855 N 40 DR, SUITE 100
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 878-7150
JAMES DENNIS SAFFA M.D.
Internal Medicine
12855 N 40 DR, SUITE 280
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 432-4415
ST LOUIS KIDNEY, LLC
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
12855 N 40 DR, SUITE 205
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 720-0900
DR. DANIEL JAMES BAUER MD
Internal Medicine
12855 N 40 DR, SUITE 280
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 432-4415
DR. MICHAEL JAY WALDEN M.D.
Internal Medicine
12855 N 40 DR, SUITE 280
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 432-4415

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 1891179040. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2015.

Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?

Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 12855 N 40 Dr Suite 180, Saint Louis, MO 63141. The listed phone number is (314) 878-5599.

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 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.

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

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 4 other insurers 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 October 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.