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DR. JOEL THOMAS HARDIN MD
NPI 1609855857
Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease in Atlanta, GA

Active since January 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
1365 CLIFTON RD NE FL 2, ATLANTA, GA 30322(404) 778-5545(404) 778-5035 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2023, Mar 25, 2023, Jan 22, 2022 and 9 more (12 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Joel Thomas Hardin Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOEL THOMAS HARDIN MD (NPI 1609855857) is an individual adult congenital heart disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (92706) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609855857
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL THOMAS HARDINCredential: MD
Location Address1365 CLIFTON RD NE FL 2Atlanta, GA 30322-1365
Mailing Address1365 Clifton Rd Ne Fl 2Atlanta, GA 30322-1365 · (404) 778-5545 · Fax (404) 778-5035
Phone(404) 778-5545
Fax(404) 778-5035
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJanuary 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 202312 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2023
✔ NPI 1609855857 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Adult Congenital Heart DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0002X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 92706✔ Licensed in FL · ME127618
Definition
A physician who specializes in the care and treatment of adults with congenital heart disease. Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) physicians are trained to understand the complexities of congenital heart disease, anatomy, physiology, surgical repairs, and long-term complications and use that to manage ACHD with acquired heart disease, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension.
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyTaxonomy 2080P0202X · License ME127618 (FL), 92706 (GA)
1365 CLIFTON RD NE FL 2, Atlanta, GA 30322
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joel Thomas Hardin Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6204733538
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221028000794
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joel Hardin reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Emory Clinic Inc
Same address
Internal Medicine
1365 CLIFTON RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 4,840 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396798229 (404) 778-2144
Emory Specialty Associates, LLC
66 mi
Anesthesiology
303 SMITH ST
Lagrange, GA 30240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,506 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407864168 (404) 778-4888

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
62 services56 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
61 services57 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325
An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.
35 services33 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
34 services32 patients
Ultrasound of heart for congenital defect 93303
An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. This test can help doctors identify any congenital heart defects, which are heart conditions present at birth. It's a safe, non-invasive procedure.
32 services31 patients
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 93320
An ultrasound of your heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of your heart. It helps doctors check the health of your heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow.
32 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Emory University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110010
Location1364 Clifton Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30322 · De Kalb County
Emergency services

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110078
Location550 Peachtree Street, NEAtlanta, GA 30308 · Fulton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.83
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joel Hardin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Hardin is 1609855857. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 14, 2006.

Where is Joel Hardin located?

Joel Hardin practices at 1365 Clifton Rd NE Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322. The listed phone number is (404) 778-5545.

What is Joel Hardin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, with taxonomy code 207RA0002X.

Is Joel Hardin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Hardin is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joel Hardin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Hardin reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Emory Clinic Inc (Atlanta, GA) and Emory Specialty Associates, LLC (Lagrange, GA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joel Hardin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joel Hardin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Joel Hardin as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Joel Hardin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joel Hardin is affiliated with Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Hardin was last updated on August 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.