Oliver Pierre Harden, M.D.

Hospitalist

(803) 722-4988Columbia, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Oliver Pierre Harden, M.D. has been part of the Columbia medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 19 Hospitalist providers in SCSee all Hospitalist in Columbia32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 422dNPPES updated 2025-03-10 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

110 Wildewood Park Dr Ste a, Columbia, SC 29223-4301

Fax: (803) 656-8135
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.44%

South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in South Carolina

1.44% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.9%

South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.1 pts)

Better than 83% of reporting doctors in South Carolina

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

292

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

317

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,919

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $375k

Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+24%)58%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+8%)57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+25%)55%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+29%)51%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+21%)41%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$125 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Oliver Pierre Harden's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.67 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    Meharry Medical College School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 9, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Education & Training

Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Class of 1994)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 743904, Atlanta, GA 30374-3904

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hospitalist Care With Oliver Pierre Harden

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Oliver Pierre Harden for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Columbia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oliver Pierre Harden

Dr. Harden is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 722-4988.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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