Oliver Pierre Harden, M.D.
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
Older · 422dNPPES updated 2025-03-10 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
110 Wildewood Park Dr Ste a, Columbia, SC 29223-4301
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 = better1.44%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South Carolina1.44% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.9%
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 CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
292
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
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
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
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$125 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.67 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe 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.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 9, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
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.
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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Practice Location
110 Wildewood Park Dr Ste a, Columbia, SC 29223-4301
Mailing Address
Po Box 743904, Atlanta, GA 30374-3904
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