FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1891179040
Dermatology in Saint Louis, MO
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
Specialties & Licenses 3
Secondary Practice Locations 3
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
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
28Medicare enrollment records show 28 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forefront Dermatology, S.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 28Source: 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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 26D1099873
Forefront Dermatology, Sc · Osage Beach, MOCertificate of Waiver 26D0996349
Forefront Dermatology, Sc · Saint Louis, MOFrequently 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.
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), 28 clinicians in 3 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 (17), Nurse Practitioner (8) and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) (3). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 6 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 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.
# Forefront Dermatology, S.c. · NPI 1891179040
Dermatology organization in Saint Louis, Missouri. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 17, 2015.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1891179040 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** July 17, 2015
- **Primary specialty:** Dermatology · taxonomy 207N00000X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Betsy Wernli, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 12855 N 40 DR, SUITE 180, Saint Louis, MO 63141
- **Phone:** (314) 878-5599 · **Fax:** (314) 392-4290
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 28 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Dermatology (17), Nurse Practitioner (8), Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) (3); 2 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1891179040/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 25, 2024
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 2 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1891179040) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.