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Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

13431 Old Meridian Street Suite 200
Carmel, IN 46032

(317) 573-7733

Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD is a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD is affiliated with Parkview Health.

Office Locations

13431 Old Meridian Street Suite 200
Carmel, IN 46032

(317) 573-7733

(317) 573-7739

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

neck X-ray

In 2024, Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD had a list price for neck X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Indiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

spine X-ray

In 2012, Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD performed more spinal procedures, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	350
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	324
X-rays	274

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	375
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	297
X-rays	255

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	11
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	428
nerve procedures	33
spinal procedures	381
X-rays	319

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	374
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	286
X-rays	248

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	408
nerve procedures	33
spinal procedures	329
X-rays	267

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	360
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	263
X-rays	225

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	354
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	307
X-rays	236

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	103

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	284
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	244
X-rays	188

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	88

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	210
nerve procedures	31
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	156
X-rays	110

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	270
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	227
X-rays	175

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	258
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	206
X-rays	176

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN during 2023 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	236
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	199
X-rays	164

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	65

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN during 2024 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	219
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	163
X-rays	134

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	66

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD in 2024

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Carmel, IN were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	317
nerve procedures	27
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	260
X-rays	213

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	124
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	7
Dementia	2

Education & Training

He has a state license in Indiana.

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Parkview Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Carmel, IN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$807 Infuse $341	MazorX - Renaissance $192	CD HORIZON $113	DIVERGENCE $9	$151
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$365 Biologics Therapies $161	CD HORIZON $70	SOVEREIGN $22	Cervical and Trauma Therapies $10	Enabling Technologies - NIM NAV Power $6	Other $96
Medtronic, Inc.	$172 $172
Centinel Spine, Inc.	$91 MIDLINE II $91
Globus Medical, Inc.	$32 Spine $32
Other	$73 Cervicothoracic $30	ALLOGRAFTS $19	SImmetry Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System $13	High Speed Surgical Drills and Tools $1	$9

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,389
Education	$151

Research Payments

Dr. James W. Hardacker, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $1,050.

Biography

Dr. James Hardacker's medical specialty is spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He attended medical school at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine.