FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1912745415
Dermatology in Birmingham, AL
About Forefront Dermatology, S.c. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C. (NPI 1912745415), doing business as Inverness Dermatology & Laser, A Forefront Dermatology Practice, is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Birmingham, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since July 2024. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through August 20, 2027 and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Other Names 1
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
29Medicare enrollment records show 29 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forefront Dermatology, S.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 29Source: 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 01D2310442
A Forefront Dermatology Practice Dba Inverness Dermatology & Laser · Birmingham, ALFrequently 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 1912745415. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2024. The provider is doing business as Inverness Dermatology & Laser, A Forefront Dermatology Practice.
Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?
Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 252 Inverness Center Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242. The listed phone number is (205) 997-2966.
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, 4 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 a CLIA laboratory certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 01D2310442) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 20, 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 Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, 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 July 18, 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 1912745415
Dermatology organization in Birmingham, Alabama. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 18, 2024.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1912745415 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** July 18, 2024
- **Primary specialty:** Dermatology · taxonomy 207N00000X
- **Also known as:** Inverness Dermatology & Laser, A Forefront Dermatology Practice (Doing Business As)
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Betsy Wernli, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 252 INVERNESS CENTER DR, Birmingham, AL 35242-4834
- **Phone:** (205) 997-2966 · **Fax:** (205) 349-6842
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 29 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Dermatology (20), Nurse Practitioner (9); 4 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1912745415/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 18, 2024
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1912745415) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.