Mr Thad David Hardin, M D - Medicare Ophthalmology in Athens, TX

Mr Thad David Hardin, M D is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Athens, Texas. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Charles L. Heaton , M.d. P.a. and his current practice location is 1260 S Palestine St, Athens, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 675-8111.

Mr Thad David Hardin is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L0248) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1497758460.

Contact Information

Mr Thad David Hardin, M D
1260 S Palestine St,
Athens, TX 75751-3619
(903) 675-8111
(903) 675-3888

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Thad David Hardin
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location1260 S Palestine St, Athens, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mr Thad David Hardin attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497758460
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/08/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426192121
  • Enrollment ID: I20100609000435

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Thad David Hardin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497758460NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0009XOphthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist L0248 (Texas)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology L0248 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ut Health East Texas Athens HospitalAthens, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Charles L. Heaton , M.d. P.a.155725761515

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Mr Thad David Hardin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCharles L. Heaton , M.d. P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528127172
PECOS PAC ID: 1557257615
Enrollment ID: O20040225000598

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Mr Thad David Hardin is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr Thad David Hardin, M D
3415 Golden Rd,
Tyler, TX 75701-8355

Ph: (903) 526-0444
Mr Thad David Hardin, M D
1260 S Palestine St,
Athens, TX 75751-3619

Ph: (903) 675-8111

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