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: November 01, 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
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

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

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

60

Medicare enrollment records show 60 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forefront Dermatology, S.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Dermatology40
Pathology10
Nurse Practitioner7
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)2
Physician Assistant1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 60
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1124793005
420 DEWEY ST STE 1
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 421-4500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dermatology
NPI 1619203858
5501A VERN HOLMES DR
Stevens Point, WI 54482
(715) 849-5333
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598782518
5501A VERN HOLMES DR
Stevens Point, WI 54482
(715) 344-0172
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1700848462
1000 N OAK AVE
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-5511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare26 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1447612312
510 N 17TH AVE STE C
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 849-5333
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare41 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1013788397
510 N 17TH AVE STE C
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 849-5333
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare41 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1639565872
510 N 17TH AVE STE C
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 849-5333
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare41 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1427369396
510 N 17TH AVE SUITE C
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 849-5333
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare41 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1881306280
1620 N SHAWANO ST STE C
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-3870
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare54 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1982066239
188 ROCKWOOD LN STE A
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 725-4100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare67 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1528001294
188 ROCKWOOD LN
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 725-4100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare67 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1801802046
3935 N. LIGHTNING DRIVE
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 968-1790
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare73 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1760047112
3935 N LIGHTNING DR
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 968-1790
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare73 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1972863389
3935 N LIGHTNING DR
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 968-1790
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare73 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1477725141
3935 N LIGHTNING DR
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 968-1790
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare73 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1932786159
2700 CROOKS AVE STE 101
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 581-5561
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare78 mi
Physician Assistant
NPI 1225522733
109 WARREN ST STE 1
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-2622
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare82 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1124145040
1400 SCHEURING RD
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 964-0229
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare86 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1952729774
2806 RIVERVIEW DR
Green Bay, WI 54313
(920) 498-7546
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare87 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1821298324
2617 DEVELOPMENT DR
Green Bay, WI 54311
(920) 336-8197
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare91 mi
See all 60 clinicians

Source: 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 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.

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.

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), 60 clinicians in 5 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 (40), Pathology (10) and Nurse Practitioner (7). Of these, 1 practice at this address. 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 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), Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare and 5 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.