PRIMECARE NORTHWEST
NPI 1730235870
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Chicago, IL

Active since January 25, 2007CLIA 14D0427071 · Microscopy
1649 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60639(773) 278-6868(773) 278-6922 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Primecare Northwest NPPES

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

PRIMECARE NORTHWEST (NPI 1730235870) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through August 31, 2028 and lists Joseph Moldovan, Chief Financial Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730235870
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NamePRIMECARE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC.
Location Address1649 N PULASKI RDChicago, IL 60639-5207
Mailing Address2232 N Clybourn Ave Fl 3Chicago, IL 60614-3193 · (312) 633-5841 · Fax (773) 269-5500
Fax(773) 278-6922
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoseph MoldovanChief Financial Officer · (312) 491-5034
Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 26, 2017
✔ NPI 1730235870 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
1649 N PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60639

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPrimecare Northwest

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare OSCAR/certification141986IL
Medicare OSCAR/certification324020IL
Medicaid=========009IL

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)

Primecare Northwest is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

76

Medicare enrollment records show 76 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Primecare Northwest, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 60 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 9

Family Practice32
Clinical Social Worker16
Nurse Practitioner13
Mental Health Counselor5
Pediatric Medicine4
Psychiatry3
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)1
Dermatology1
1 other specialty1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 76
Family Practice
NPI 1538435763
1649 N PULASKI RD
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 278-6868
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1295331528
1649 N PULASKI RD
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 278-6868
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1659717841
1649 N PULASKI RD
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 278-6868
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1609302900
1649 N PULASKI RD
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 278-6868
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1750382032
4235 W NORTH AVE
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 278-6868
✔ PECOS0.4 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1578546222
4235 W NORTH AVE
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 278-6868
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1821775495
1920 N HAMLIN AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-7202
✔ PECOS0.5 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1609322353
1520 NORTH KOSTN NEAR NORTH HEALTH CENTER -NORTH KOSTNER
Chicago, IL 60615
(312) 216-8020
✔ PECOS0.6 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1437558541
3924 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-2229
✔ PECOS1.0 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1780668251
3924 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-2229
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1568445112
3924 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-2229
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1841556867
3924 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-2229
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1376072009
800 N KEDZIE AVE
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 826-3450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.4 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1215187661
5359 W FULLERTON AVE
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 836-2785
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.0 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1518228915
1431 N WESTERN AVE SUITE 406
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 633-5841
✔ PECOS2.0 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1124029277
1431 N WESTERN AVE #101
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-2272
✔ PECOS2.0 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1083935134
1431 N CLAREMONT AVE FL 2
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 491-5237
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1053369967
1431 N CLAREMONT AVE
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 633-5857
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1093941957
1448 N MILWAUKEE AVE STE 201
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 476-9064
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
General Practice
NPI 1568573699
1740 W TAYLOR ST
Chicago, IL 60612
(866) 600-2273
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.1 mi
See all 76 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) 14D0427071

Primecare Northwest · Chicago, IL
Active · expires Aug 31, 2028
CLIA Number14D0427071
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2028
Laboratory DirectorJames Lang M D
Laboratory Phone(773) 278-6868
Laboratory LocationPrimecare Northwest1649 N Pulaski Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name 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 Primecare Community Health, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Primecare Community Health, Inc. is 1730235870. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2007. The provider is doing business as Primecare Northwest.

Where is Primecare Community Health, Inc. located?

Primecare Community Health, Inc. is located at 1649 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60639. The listed phone number is (773) 278-6868.

What is Primecare Community Health, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Primecare Community Health, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Primecare Community Health, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Primecare Community Health, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 76 clinicians in 9 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Primecare Community Health, Inc.. 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 Family Practice (32), Clinical Social Worker (16) and Nurse Practitioner (13). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 60 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Primecare Community Health, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 14D0427071) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Primecare Community Health, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Primecare Community Health, Inc. 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 Primecare Community Health, Inc. was last updated on October 26, 2017. 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.