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CORE CENTER
NPI 1972726701
Physician Assistant in Chicago, IL

Active since April 10, 2007CLIA 14D0423425 · Microscopy
2800 SOUTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60608(773) 869-2954(773) 869-3578 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Core Center NPPES

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

CORE CENTER (NPI 1972726701) is a healthcare organization registered as a physician assistant in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through October 5, 2026 and lists Harry J. Przekop, Pa-c Physicist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972726701
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Legal Business NameCERMAK HEALTH SERVICES
Location Address2800 SOUTH CALIFORNIA AVENUEChicago, IL 60608
Mailing Address950 West Lake StreetChicago, IL 60607-1718 · (773) 869-2954
Phone(773) 869-2954
Fax(773) 869-3578
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialHarry J. PrzekopPa-c Physicist · (773) 869-2954
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 2008
✔ NPI 1972726701 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 085-001311
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2800 SOUTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60608
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Other Names 1

Other NameCore Center

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

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) 14D0423425

Cermak Health Services Of Cook County · Chicago, IL
Active · expires Oct 5, 2026
CLIA Number14D0423425
Laboratory TypePrison
Certificate Effective DateOctober 6, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 5, 2026
Laboratory DirectorPriscilla Adu Osei Ware
Laboratory Phone(773) 674-4935
Laboratory LocationCermak Health Services Of Cook County2800 S California, Chicago, IL 60608
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
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 Cermak Health Services's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cermak Health Services is 1972726701. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2007. The provider is also known as Core Center.

Where is Cermak Health Services located?

Cermak Health Services is located at 2800 South California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608. The listed phone number is (773) 869-2954.

What is Cermak Health Services's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Does Cermak Health Services hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 14D0423425) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 5, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cermak Health Services was last updated on August 7, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.