Physician Profile
Richard J. Harding, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Harding
Richard J. Harding, MD practices surgery in Phoenix, AZ. Richard is a 1989 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 451 services to 401 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (602) 340-0201
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2320 N 3RD ST
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Endocrine
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
451 services · 401 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
28 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands | Procedure | 60500 |
21 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of tube into vein with collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36500 |
21 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
89 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance during surgery | Imaging | 76998 |
26 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
108 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
92 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
55 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Phoenix 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Harding specialize in?
Dr. Harding is a general surgeon in Phoenix, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Harding located?
Dr. Harding is listed at 2320 N 3Rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Harding's phone number?
The number on file is (602) 340-0201. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Harding?
Dr. Harding's National Provider Identifier is 1164450367. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Harding go to medical school?
Dr. Harding attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Harding have?
Dr. Harding has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Harding do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Harding performs procedures including fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth, removal or exploration of parathyroid glands and insertion of tube into vein with collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue and ultrasonic guidance during surgery, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Harding's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Harding. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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