INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO
NPI 1497872543
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Chicago, IL

Active since March 23, 2007
3600 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647(773) 782-2800(773) 782-5042 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 1, 2026, May 8, 2024, Dec 21, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago NPPES

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

INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO (NPI 1497872543), doing business as Iws Family Health, is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization lists Heidi Ortolaza-alvear, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497872543
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameINFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO
Location Address3600 W FULLERTON AVEChicago, IL 60647
Mailing Address3600 W Fullerton AveChicago, IL 60647-2319 · (773) 782-2800 · Fax (773) 782-5042
Fax(773) 782-5042
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialHeidi Ortolaza-alvearCeo · (773) 782-5023
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 1, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1497872543 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 7

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X
Also ListedDentistTaxonomy 122300000X
Also ListedOptometristTaxonomy 152W00000X
Also ListedOccupational TherapistTaxonomy 225X00000X
Also ListedSpeech-Language PathologistTaxonomy 235Z00000X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Primary CareTaxonomy 261QP2300X
3600 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsIws Family Health

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

18

Medicare enrollment records show 18 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 11 practice at this address and 15 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Nurse Practitioner11
Family Practice3
Pediatric Medicine3
Internal Medicine1

Clinicians, nearest first (18)

Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1003942723
3600 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-6025
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1780175612
3600 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1962184507
3600 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1649572934
3600 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800
✔ PECOSSame address
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1184912891
3600 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1447681259
3600 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1063930907
3600 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1962049452
3600 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1073615563
3600 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1255970141
3600 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1386187912
3600 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1619476116
4070 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Chicago, IL 60641
(312) 374-6104
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1659647865
4747 W CERMAK RD
Cicero, IL 60804
(312) 996-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.3 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1619396371
1713 S ASHLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-4179
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.3 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1366848400
239 W ROOT ST
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 254-4030
✔ PECOS8.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1780297457
7945 S HARLEM AVE
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 422-7100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1124131966
3761 N STATE ROUTE 1 17
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-3923
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare52 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1891917720
1909 MALLORY LN STE 203 SUITE 203
Franklin, TN 37067
(773) 315-2200
✔ PECOS415 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago's NPI number?

The NPI number for Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago is 1497872543. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2007. The provider is doing business as IWS Family Health.

Where is Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago located?

Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago is located at 3600 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. The listed phone number is (773) 782-2800.

What is Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.

Is Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 18 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago. 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 Nurse Practitioner (11), Family Practice (3) and Pediatric Medicine (3). Of these, 11 practice at this address and 15 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Oscar Health and 1 other insurer list Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago 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 Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago was last updated on September 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.