Quick answers
- Does Ted G. Harden Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ted G. Harden Ii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ted G. Harden Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 291 Original Medicare patients and 1,183 services for Ted G. Harden Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ted G. Harden Ii's NPI number?
- 1396939542. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ted G. Harden Ii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 291 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,183 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)281 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)279 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)210 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)105 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)79 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ted G. Harden Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5901 U S Hwy 49Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (769) 223‑6248
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Hattiesburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hattiesburg, MS — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396939542 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians