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Diagnostic Radiology

Charles A. Ambelang, MD

Works at hospitals in Sterling, IL · Peru, IL · Dixon, IL … · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Charles A. Ambelang, MD is a radiologist at 215 E 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021. Phone: (815) 288-5531. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles A. Ambelang had 3,237 Original Medicare patients and 5,689 services. NPI 1477718377. 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 A. Ambelang, 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 A. Ambelang accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles A. Ambelang accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Charles A. Ambelang see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 3,237 Original Medicare patients and 5,689 services for Charles A. Ambelang. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Charles A. Ambelang's NPI number?
1477718377. 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 A. Ambelang, 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 patients3,237
Services billed to Medicare5,689
Different services or procedures219
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)772 services
  2. Screening mammography (77067)337 services
  3. Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)326 services
  4. Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)301 services
  5. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)272 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%

Hospitals where Charles A. Ambelang works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles A. Ambelang 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.

  • CGH Medical CenterSterling, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140043
  • OSF Saint Elizabeth MDL CenterPeru, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140110
  • OSF Saint Katharine Medical CenterDixon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140012
  • Saint Anthony Medical CenterRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140233
  • UW HealthRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140228

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles A. Ambelang is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charles A. Ambelang as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • OSF Multi-Specialty Group2,114 clinicians in the group
  • Rockford Radiology Assoc43 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Dixon

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dixon, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in OSF Multi-Specialty Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1477718377
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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