Mark Hontas, MD
NPI 1417042706 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Hontas, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1417042706).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417042706
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 015471 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,025 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 413 | $62 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 360 | $50 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 103 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 44 | $76 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 24 | $33 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 136 | 69 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 125 | 53 |
| Gabapentin | 70 | 12 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 69 | 21 |
| Mupirocin | 57 | 53 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 52 | 52 |
| Methylprednisolone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$421 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2019-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Hontas's NPI number?
- Mark Hontas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417042706, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Hontas's specialty?
- Mark Hontas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Hontas located?
- Mark Hontas's practice location on file with NPPES is 71211 Highway 21, Covington, LA 70433-7173.
- What is Mark Hontas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Hontas is (985) 893-9922.
- Does Mark Hontas accept Medicare?
- Mark Hontas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Hontas's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Hontas's NPI (1417042706) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.