Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thad Hardin, M. D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Athens, TX

  • NPI 1497758460
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 5 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1240 S Palestine St
Athens, TX 757513619
(903) 675-8111
fax (903) 675-3888
Additional location
2394 H G Mosley Pkwy
Longview, TX 756043661
(903) 539-9520
Additional location
2415 W Main St
Gun Barrel City, TX 751563639
(903) 526-0444
fax (903) 595-6650
Show 2 more locations
Additional location
3355 Earl Campbell Pkwy
Tyler, TX 757018435
(903) 526-0444
Additional location
3415 Golden RD
Tyler, TX 757018355
(903) 526-0444
Mailing address
3355 Earl Campbell Pkwy
Tyler, TX 757018435

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 28, 2025
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L0248

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497758460. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,342
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$439,515
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 832 789 $123
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 499 204 $25
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 431 286 $87
92134 Imaging of retina 404 375 $39
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 365 204 $519
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 200 192 $36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 155 150 $61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 128 128 $145
76519 Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power 56 28 $33
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 55 46 $306

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Athens Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$160
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 2 $53.95
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 2 $51.88
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $34.88
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $19.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$160

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,020
Patients
947
Total drug cost
$151,001
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 668 191 $14,972
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 322 248 $19,546
Tobramycin Generic 235 181 $1,787
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 176 51 $4,748
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 104 85 $2,869
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 102 27 $2,382
Timolol Maleate Generic 92 26 $908
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 69 25 $1,927
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 53 17 $22,298
Travoprost Generic 45 11 $13,070

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thad Hardin's medical specialty?
Dr. Thad Hardin practices Ophthalmology Physician in Athens, TX.
Where does Dr. Thad Hardin practice?
Dr. Thad Hardin practices at 1240 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 757513619. Office phone: 9036758111.
What is Dr. Thad Hardin's NPI?
Dr. Thad Hardin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497758460, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thad Hardin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thad Hardin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thad Hardin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.