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EMPATIA CARE LTD SC
NPI 1972678688
Internal Medicine in Franklin Park, IL

Active since November 21, 2006CLIA 14D0427014 · Waiver
9518 FRANKLIN AVE, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131(847) 260-5532(888) 814-1047 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 28, 2025, Aug 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Empatia Care Ltd Sc NPPES

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

EMPATIA CARE LTD SC (NPI 1972678688) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Franklin Park, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2028, maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago, and lists Danail Vatev, Doctor, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972678688
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameEMPATIA CARE LTD SC
Location Address9518 FRANKLIN AVEFranklin Park, IL 60131-2717
Mailing Address9518 Franklin AveFranklin Park, IL 60131-2717 · (847) 260-5523 · Fax (888) 814-1047
Phone(847) 260-5532
Fax(888) 814-1047
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDanail VatevDoctor · (847) 260-5532
Enumeration DateNovember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 28, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1972678688 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
9518 FRANKLIN AVE, Franklin Park, IL 60131
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13929 N Central AveChicago, IL 60634-3072 · Phone (773) 794-1921 · Fax (888) 814-1047

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

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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)

Empatia Care Ltd Sc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Empatia Care Ltd Sc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Danail Vatev, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1144395849
9518 FRANKLIN AVE
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 260-5532
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Marcia Tenezaca, LNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1093228652
9518 FRANKLIN AVE
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 260-5532
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Lilia Corral, APN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1639546294
2050 CLAIRE CT JOURNEYCARE
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 467-7423
✔ PECOS12 mi
Gergana Buchkova, APN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1184049108
21481 N RAND RD
Kildeer, IL 60047
(847) 618-9655
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi

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 of Waiver 14D0427014

Empatia Care Ltd, Sc · Chicago, IL
Active · expires Aug 31, 2028
CLIA Number14D0427014
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDanail Vatev, M D
Laboratory Phone(773) 794-2699
Laboratory LocationEmpatia Care Ltd, Sc3929 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only 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 Empatia Care Ltd Sc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Empatia Care Ltd Sc is 1972678688. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 21, 2006.

Where is Empatia Care Ltd Sc located?

Empatia Care Ltd Sc is located at 9518 Franklin Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131. The listed phone number is (847) 260-5532.

What is Empatia Care Ltd Sc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Empatia Care Ltd Sc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Empatia Care Ltd Sc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Empatia Care Ltd Sc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Empatia Care Ltd Sc. 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 (3) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Empatia Care Ltd Sc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 14D0427014) 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 Empatia Care Ltd Sc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Empatia Care Ltd Sc 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 Empatia Care Ltd Sc was last updated on November 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.