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FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
NPI 1972861516
Dermatology in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Active since May 02, 2012CLIA 52D2040977 · Microscopy
420 DEWEY ST, WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54494(715) 421-4500(715) 421-4509 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 16, 2018, Mar 20, 2018 (2 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 1972861516) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through November 2, 2027 and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972861516
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameFOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.
Location Address420 DEWEY STWisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Mailing Address801 York StManitowoc, WI 54220-4630 · (920) 683-5278 · Fax (920) 663-9009
Phone(715) 421-4500
Fax(715) 421-4509
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBetsy J WernliPresident · (920) 482-0671
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1972861516 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
420 DEWEY ST, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
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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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) and more.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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 52D2040977

Forefront Dermatology, Sc · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Active · expires Nov 2, 2027
CLIA Number52D2040977
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateNovember 3, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 2, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Kurt W. Grelck
Laboratory Phone(715) 421-4500
Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology, Sc420 Dewey St Ste 1, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

KARRIE RENEE BENDA MS,RD
Dietitian, Registered
420 DEWEY ST
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54494
Wood County (715) 422-9364
MS. SANDRA HOLMES MS, CSAC, LPC
Counselor (Professional)
420 DEWEY ST
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54494
Wood County (715) 847-2772
SURGICAL ASSOCIATES OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS SC
Surgery
420 DEWEY ST, SUITE 2
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54494
Wood County (715) 422-7771
NUNILA GRACE TABAO BARANI MD
Internal Medicine
420 DEWEY ST
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54494
Wood County (715) 423-0122
THOMAS E FERK D.O.
Family Medicine
420 DEWEY ST
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54494
Wood County (715) 422-7750
CATHERINE MARIE CATTANACH PA-C
Physician Assistant
420 DEWEY ST
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54494
Wood County (715) 422-9319
ASPIRUS RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC.
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
420 DEWEY ST
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54494
Wood County (715) 422-7750
SARAH JANE KEISER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
420 DEWEY ST
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54494
Wood County (715) 421-7474

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 1972861516. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2012.

Where is Forefront Dermatology, S.C. located?

Forefront Dermatology, S.C. is located at 420 Dewey St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494. The listed phone number is (715) 421-4500.

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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 52D2040977) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 2, 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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare), Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 3 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 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.