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ERNEST WALTER WAINTRAUB M.D.
NPI 1740454552
Emergency Medicine in Olympia Fields, IL

Active since April 14, 2008PECOS Enrolled
20201 CRAWFORD AVE, OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461(708) 747-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ernest Walter Waintraub M.d. NPPES

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

ERNEST WALTER WAINTRAUB M.D. (NPI 1740454552) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Olympia Fields, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036126442) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Tinley Park.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740454552
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameERNEST WALTER WAINTRAUBCredential: M.D.
Location Address20201 CRAWFORD AVEOlympia Fields, IL 60461-1010
Mailing Address20201 Crawford AveOlympia Fields, IL 60461-1010 · (708) 747-4000
Phone(708) 747-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 2019
✔ NPI 1740454552 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036126442✔ Licensed in WI · 55542-20✔ Licensed in IN · 01068984A
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
20201 CRAWFORD AVE, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 117495 La Grange RdTinley Park, IL 60487-7581 · Phone (708) 226-7000

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ernest Walter Waintraub M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Ernest Waintraub reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emerge Medstaffing LLC
7.3 mi
Family Medicine
20180 S LAGRANGE RD
Frankfort, IL 60423
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467177311 (779) 333-7965
Osf Healthcare System
14 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2800 W 95TH ST
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215572045 (708) 422-6200
Osf Multi-Specialty Group
114 mi
Internal Medicine
8600 N STATE ROUTE 91
Peoria, IL 61615
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,944 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154908929 (309) 683-5050

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
215 services207 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
102 services100 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
31 services28 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60461 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

CHINTAN SHAH DO
Hospitalist
20201 CRAWFORD AVE
OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461
Cook County (708) 747-4000
MICHAEL JOSEPH MULLAN II PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
20201 CRAWFORD AVE
OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461
Cook County (708) 852-2540
MARIA STEPHANIE TICSA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
20201 CRAWFORD AVE
OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461
Cook County (708) 747-4000
DR. TONI SCOTT-TERRY MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
20201 CRAWFORD AVE
OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461
Cook County (708) 679-2160
DR. JOSEPH JOHN ZANGHI D.O.
Urology
20201 CRAWFORD AVE, ATTN: POSTDOCTORAL EDUCATION
OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461
Cook County (708) 747-4000
CONSULTANTS IN PATHOLOGY SC
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
20201 CRAWFORD AVE
OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461
Cook County (708) 747-4000
SAMUEL L MACAGBA JR. MD
Anesthesiology
20201 CRAWFORD AVE
OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461
Cook County (708) 503-3857
AISHA BAGGIA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
20201 CRAWFORD AVE
OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461
Cook County (708) 747-4000

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 Ernest Waintraub's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Waintraub is 1740454552. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2008.

Where is Ernest Waintraub located?

Ernest Waintraub practices at 20201 Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461. The listed phone number is (708) 747-4000.

What is Ernest Waintraub's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Ernest Waintraub enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Waintraub is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ernest Waintraub's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ernest Waintraub reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Emerge Medstaffing LLC (Frankfort, IL), Osf Healthcare System (Evergreen Park, IL) and Osf Multi-Specialty Group (Peoria, IL). Each 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 Ernest Waintraub's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Waintraub was last updated on March 25, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.