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Diagnostic Radiology

Charles N. Heggen, MD

Works at hospitals in Waterloo, IA · Sumner, IA · Grundy Center, IA … · Iowa

Summary

Dr. Charles N. Heggen, MD is a radiologist at 1825 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703. Phone: (319) 235-3941. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles N. Heggen had 1,847 Original Medicare patients and 2,769 services. NPI 1144287590. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles N. Heggen, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients1,847
Services billed to Medicare2,769
Different services or procedures93
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)290 services
  2. Screening mammography (77067)256 services
  3. Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)255 services
  4. Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)232 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles N. Heggen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other radiologists in Waterloo

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waterloo, IA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
Graduation year1979 (47 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144287590
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians