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Dr. Van Hardman , OD

Optometrist • Arab, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Van Hardman, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Arab, AL. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1987, Dr. Hardman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 981 HUNTINGTON CIR NW.

Dr. Hardman accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

981 Huntington Cir Nw

Arab, AL 350161929

Telephone 2565861845

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Arab, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs -4.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 43.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Arab, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
58.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hardman (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Arab Specialty Average (43.0 Years) 43.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
225 224 $537.47 $113.11
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
45 45 $148.56 $134.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
15 13 $99.00 $82.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-625-TA-430

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Number
51045023HAR (AL)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 981 HUNTINGTON CIR NW, ARAB, AL 350161929 (Tel: 2565861845)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 981 HUNTINGTON CIR NW, ARAB, AL 350161929 (Tel: 2565861845)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as VAN HARDMAN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #S-625-TA-430 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750463642
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 19, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

981 Huntington Cir Nw

Arab, AL 350161929

Phone: 2565861845

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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