2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1952581027 M.D.
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BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology Physician in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. 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
346
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$125
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 346 claims across 103 beneficiaries — 37% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $125 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. filed 346 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/06/2007

NPI 1952581027

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

346 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Indiana

1. Hematology & Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hematology & Oncology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hematology & Oncology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 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).

BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1952581027. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8326 NAAB RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46260, with a listed phone of (317) 871-0000. NPI 1952581027 was issued on 11/06/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARDESTY 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 346 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $235K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.7%. 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.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

8326 NAAB RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260

Provider Details

NPI 1952581027
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/06/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

INNOVATIVE HEMATOLOGY INC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$125

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 346 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.

346
Total Claims
$235K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
619
Total Day Supply
17,081
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$213K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Opioid Claims
44 (12.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.57
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 28, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
68
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
42
Warfarin Sodium
30
Celecoxib
24
Hydroxyurea
21
Imatinib Mesylate
14
Methadone Hcl
13
Atorvastatin Calcium
12
Oxycodone Hcl
12
Enoxaparin Sodium
11

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D.'s 346 claims are below the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D.'s specialty?
BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. wrote 346 Medicare Part D claims totaling $235K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
Where is BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. located?
BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. is located at 8326 NAAB RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46260. Phone: (317) 871-0000.
What is BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952581027, issued on 11/06/2007.
Does BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $213K in brand drug costs.
Does BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.7%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Xarelto, Warfarin Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 346 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D.'s credentials?
BRANDON HARDESTY, M.D.'s NPI is 1952581027 with credentials M.D.. 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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