Quick answers
- Does Charles N. Heggen accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Charles N. Heggen may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Charles N. Heggen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,847 Original Medicare patients and 2,769 services for Charles N. Heggen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles N. Heggen's NPI number?
- 1144287590. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Charles N. Heggen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,847 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,769 |
| Different services or procedures | 93 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)290 services
- Screening mammography (77067)256 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)255 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)232 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)114 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis53%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Charles N. Heggen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles N. Heggen at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Allen HospitalWaterloo, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160110
- Community Memorial Hospital Medical CenterSumner, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161320
- Grundy County Memorial HospitalGrundy Center, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161303
- MercyOne Waterloo Medical CenterWaterloo, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160067
- UnityPoint Health - MarshalltownMarshalltown, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160001
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles N. Heggen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1825 Logan AveWaterloo, IA 50703 (319) 235‑3941
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles N. Heggen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation157 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Waterloo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waterloo, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144287590 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians