Chicago Vamc
Chicago Vamc holds 9 active organization NPIs in the federal registry, with practice locations in 3 cities in 2 states. 6 list va clinic/center as their primary taxonomy; each location can bill under its own NPI.
Search the organization with your city to find the NPI for the location you visit or bill.
Find a location's NPIChicago, IL has the most NPIs, 6
Source: CMS NPPES monthly file of Aug 9, 2026, organization NPIs by practice city.
Most NPIs were issued in 2006 and 2014
Source: CMS NPPES, enumeration dates.
7 NPIs were issued in 2006 alone, more than in any other year; none in 15 of the years between.
Chicago, IL locations
The city with the most Chicago Vamc NPIs. The full list of all 9 follows.
| NPI | Location | Primary taxonomy | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1518915172 | 820 S DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL | Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pharmacy | May 5, 2006 |
| 1215986047 | 820 S DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL | General Acute Care Hospital | May 9, 2006 |
| 1639126535 | 211 E ONTARIO ST STE 1200, Chicago, IL | VA Clinic/Center | May 27, 2006 |
| 1568402378 | 7731 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL | VA Clinic/Center | Jun 8, 2006 |
| 1669860458 | 1141 SOUTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE, Chicago, IL | VA Clinic/Center | Dec 31, 2014 |
| 1831978014 | 820 S DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL | VA Clinic/Center | Sep 26, 2023 |
All 9 locations, by state and city
| NPI | Location | Primary taxonomy | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1518915172 | 820 S DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL | Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pharmacy | May 5, 2006 |
| 1215986047 | 820 S DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL | General Acute Care Hospital | May 9, 2006 |
| 1639126535 | 211 E ONTARIO ST STE 1200, Chicago, IL | VA Clinic/Center | May 27, 2006 |
| 1568402378 | 7731 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL | VA Clinic/Center | Jun 8, 2006 |
| 1669860458 | 1141 SOUTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE, Chicago, IL | VA Clinic/Center | Dec 31, 2014 |
| 1831978014 | 820 S DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL | VA Clinic/Center | Sep 26, 2023 |
| 1982656112 | 211 DIXIE HWY STE 4, Chicago Heights, IL | VA Clinic/Center | May 16, 2006 |
| 1821046848 | 9301 MADISON ST, Crown Point, IN | Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pharmacy | May 4, 2006 |
| 1952354672 | 9301 MADISON ST, Crown Point, IN | VA Clinic/Center | May 17, 2006 |
Checking an organization
- Match the NPI to the exact location you will visit or bill; each location can have its own.
- Confirm the business entity with the secretary of state.
- Check the HHS-OIG exclusion list for the organization and its owners.
- Verify each clinician you will see on their own record and with the state license search.
Common questions
Why does Chicago Vamc have 9 NPIs?
An organization may obtain more than one Type 2 NPI, for example for separate locations or units that bill on their own. Chicago Vamc's NPIs list practice locations in 3 cities.
Is an organization NPI a license?
No. An NPI identifies who bills. Facilities and the clinicians who work there are licensed separately by the state.
Source: CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), monthly file of Aug 9, 2026 (NPPES files on CMS.gov). An NPI identifies who bills; it is not a license.