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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Cardiology Physician NPI 1609855857 MD
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Pediatric Cardiology Physician in Atlanta, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,529 in Pediatric Cardiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
304
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Pediatric Cardiology Physician avg: 77
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.3/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$187.7
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joel Hardin, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92.3/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 304
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Joel Hardin, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
92 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joel Hardin, MD sits
This provider among pediatric cardiology physician peers
Across the 67 pediatric cardiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joel Hardin, MD writes more Part D claims than 87% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 55% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one pediatric cardiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joel Hardin, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Joel Hardin, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Joel Hardin, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Pediatric Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
304 295% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.3/100 9.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Pediatric Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joel Hardin, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Cardiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Pediatric Cardiology Physician) - 92.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Joel Hardin, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1365 CLIFTON RD NE FL 2, Atlanta, GA, 30322, with a listed phone of (404) 778-5545. NPI 1609855857 was issued on 01/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Pediatric Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,529 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 77 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609855857 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/14/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.2614
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8353
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joel Hardin, MD 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.
The Emory Clinic Inc
Atlanta, GA
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 Joel Hardin, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$188
Largest payer
Medtronic, 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 · Typical
Joel Hardin, MD - brand share 13.0%
Pediatric Cardiology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 304 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.
304
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 744
- Total Day Supply
- 21,675
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $43K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 21
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 46.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.47
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 91, 65-74: 18, 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.
What Joel Hardin, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Spironolactone
Spironolactone
34 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
29 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
22 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
21 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
16 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
14 claims
- Torsemide
Torsemide
14 claims
- Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin Sodium
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 34 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 29 |
| Carvedilol | 22 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 21 |
| Furosemide | 16 |
| Amoxicillin | 14 |
| Torsemide | 14 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 13 |
| Eplerenone | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatric Cardiology Physician Overview
How Joel Hardin, MD fits within the Pediatric Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
2,529
Pediatric Cardiology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Pediatric Cardiology Physician
77
Avg Claims per Provider
Joel Hardin, MD's 304 claims are above the specialty average of 77.
Nearby Pediatric Cardiology Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hardin.
Dr. Edward Bayne
MD
Columbus, GA
Dr. Wesley Blackwood
M.D.
Macon, GA
Dr. William Border
M.D.
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Gordon Borkat
MD
Columbus, GA
Dr. Patrick Broderick
MD
Savannah, GA
Compare Pediatric Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Cardiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel Hardin, MD's specialty? ▼
Joel Hardin, MD specializes in Pediatric Cardiology Physician and practices in Atlanta, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joel Hardin, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joel Hardin, MD wrote 304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
What is Joel Hardin, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Joel Hardin, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.3/100 (Quality: 73.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joel Hardin, MD located? ▼
Joel Hardin, MD is located at 1365 CLIFTON RD NE FL 2, Atlanta, GA, 30322. Phone: (404) 778-5545.
What is Joel Hardin, MD's NPI number? ▼
Joel Hardin, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609855857, issued on 01/14/2006.
Does Joel Hardin, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joel Hardin, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,529 Pediatric Cardiology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Pediatric Cardiology Physician provider writes 77 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joel Hardin, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joel Hardin, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Spironolactone, Eliquis, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joel Hardin, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Joel Hardin, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 304 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joel Hardin, MD's credentials? ▼
Joel Hardin, MD's NPI is 1609855857 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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