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FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1972266799
Dermatology in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Active since October 19, 2021CLIA 10D0963925 · Certificate of Compliance
6550 N FEDERAL HWY STE 320, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308(954) 500-7546(954) 491-0562 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 14, 2025, Oct 19, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Forefront Dermatology, S.c. NPPES

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

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C. (NPI 1972266799), doing business as Skin Center, A Forefront Dermatology Practice, is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and active in the NPI registry since October 2021. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through September 21, 2027 and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972266799
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameFOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
Location Address6550 N FEDERAL HWY STE 320Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-1400
Mailing Address801 York StManitowoc, WI 54220-4630 · (920) 663-9008 · Fax (920) 684-1439
Phone(954) 500-7546
Fax(954) 491-0562
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBetsy J WernliPresident · (920) 482-0671
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1972266799 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 8

★ 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 · DermatopathologyTaxonomy 207ND0900X
Also ListedDermatology · Procedural DermatologyTaxonomy 207NS0135X
Also ListedOtolaryngology · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic SurgeryTaxonomy 207YX0905X
Also ListedPathology · DermatopathologyTaxonomy 207ZD0900X
Also ListedRadiology · Radiation OncologyTaxonomy 2085R0001X
Also ListedSurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0122X
6550 N FEDERAL HWY STE 320, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSkin Center, A Forefront Dermatology Practice

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL).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 Compliance 10D0963925

Forefront Dermatology, Sc Dba Skin Center, A Forefront Dermatology Practice · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Active · expires Sep 21, 2027
CLIA Number10D0963925
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 22, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 21, 2027
Laboratory DirectorJohn C. Perrotto
Laboratory Phone(954) 500-7546
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc Dba Skin Center, A Forefront Dermatology Practice6550 N Federal Highway Ste 320, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
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.

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.

ESTHER ZIMMERMAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
6550 N FEDERAL HWY STE 320
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Broward County (954) 500-7546
DR. NADINE GEORGE SORO D.O.
Dermatology
6550 N FEDERAL HWY STE 320
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Broward County (954) 500-7546
DR. LISE D BROWN D.O.
Dermatology
6550 N FEDERAL HWY STE 320
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Broward County (954) 500-7546
ROGER H STEWART MD PA
Dermatology
6550 N FEDERAL HWY STE 320
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Broward County (954) 491-0510
ESTHER ELBOGEN PA
Physician Assistant
6550 N FEDERAL HWY STE 320
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Broward County (954) 500-7546

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 1972266799. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2021. The provider is doing business as Skin Center, A Forefront Dermatology Practice.

Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?

Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 6550 N Federal Hwy Ste 320, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. The listed phone number is (954) 500-7546.

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 Compliance (number 10D0963925) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 21, 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 Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) 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 February 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.