2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1225683329 OD
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ANDREW HARDING, OD

Optometrist in BROWNWOOD, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
174
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ANDREW HARDING, OD filed 174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in BROWNWOOD, Texas, prescribing 59% generic.

174
Part D claims, 2023
59%
generic prescribing

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ANDREW HARDING, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

174 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ANDREW HARDING, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/06/2019

NPI 1225683329

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

174 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Optometrist share within Texas

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANDREW HARDING, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1200 AUSTIN AVE, BROWNWOOD, TX, 76801, with a listed phone of (325) 643-5511. NPI 1225683329 was issued on 08/06/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARDING most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 174 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1200 AUSTIN AVE
BROWNWOOD, TX 76801

Provider Details

NPI 1225683329
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/06/2019

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ANDREW HARDING, OD. To verify ANDREW HARDING, OD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ANDREW HARDING, OD — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 174 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

174
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
246
Total Day Supply
6,489
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ANDREW HARDING, OD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
96
Timolol Maleate
23
Brimonidine Tartrate
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Optometrist Overview

How ANDREW HARDING, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

ANDREW HARDING, OD's 174 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HARDING.

Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW HARDING, OD's specialty?
ANDREW HARDING, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in BROWNWOOD, Texas. Credentials: OD.
How much does ANDREW HARDING, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW HARDING, OD wrote 174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is ANDREW HARDING, OD located?
ANDREW HARDING, OD is located at 1200 AUSTIN AVE, BROWNWOOD, TX, 76801. Phone: (325) 643-5511.
What is ANDREW HARDING, OD's NPI number?
ANDREW HARDING, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225683329, issued on 08/06/2019.
Does ANDREW HARDING, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREW HARDING, OD's prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANDREW HARDING, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW HARDING, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW HARDING, OD accept Medicare?
ANDREW HARDING, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 174 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW HARDING, OD's credentials?
ANDREW HARDING, OD's NPI is 1225683329 with credentials OD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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