Quick answers
- Does Lanceford M. Chong accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lanceford M. Chong 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 Lanceford M. Chong see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 123 Original Medicare patients and 1,208 services for Lanceford M. Chong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lanceford M. Chong's NPI number?
- 1821001736. 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 Lanceford M. Chong, 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 | 123 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,208 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields (77014)460 services
- Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions (77427)119 services
- Calculation of radiation therapy dose (77300)114 services
- Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device (77334)111 services
- Radiation treatment delivery,3 or more separate treatment areas, custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beam, compensators, electron beam; 6-10 mev (G6012)58 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).
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- High blood pressure67%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis38%
- Anxiety31%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Lanceford M. Chong works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lanceford M. Chong 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 Lanceford M. Chong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3535 N Bell School Rd, Regional Cancer CenterRockford, IL 61114 (779) 696‑9400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lanceford M. Chong as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Swedishamerican Hospital389 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Radiation Oncologyprimary
Other radiation oncologists in Rockford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rockford, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Swedishamerican Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821001736 |
| 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