Dr. Thad Hardin, MD
1240 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751 • +1-707-555-4794
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Athens Percentiles
NPI #1497758460 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Operating out of Athens, TX (1240 S Palestine St), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. Thad Hardin, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2017) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (50th Athens percentile) (59.49th TX percentile; Z-score -0.14σ across 3,181 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 38 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Thad Hardin (75751) place 92014 at the top of the practice ledger (1177 yearly units, 50th metro rank), rounded out by 92134 and 92083.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Thad Hardin in Athens (75751) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 1240 S Palestine St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 19-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.87/5 from 25 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1497758460) confirms Dr. Thad Hardin's MD standing serving CBSA 75751 with a 4.66/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Athens, TX Ophthalmology peers
3,181 annual services across 1,033 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Ophthalmology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam | 1,177 | 50th | $200 – $274 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 827 | 45th | $110 – $151 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 541 | 49th | $132 – $181 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 382 | 52th | $240 – $329 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 254 | 52th | $880 – $1205 |
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Dr. Thad Hardin, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hardin National Provider Identifier | NPI #1497758460 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (75751) |
| Dr. Hardin Athens CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (3,181 CMS svcs; Z -0.143σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Athens, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.87/5 Listening • 4.77/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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