Roch Hontas, MD
NPI 1659466845 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Roch Hontas, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1659466845).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659466845
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 018107 (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
1,045 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 | 538 | $62 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 330 | $49 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 69 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 43 | $91 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 33 | $47 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 347 | 106 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 191 | 66 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 166 | 85 |
| Cephalexin | 61 | 43 |
| Mupirocin | 49 | 47 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 48 | 21 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 47 | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$277 across 12 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
- 2025-08-20
- Certified
- 2025-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Roch Hontas's NPI number?
- Roch Hontas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659466845, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Roch Hontas's specialty?
- Roch Hontas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Roch Hontas located?
- Roch Hontas's practice location on file with NPPES is 71211 Highway 21, Covington, LA 70433-7173.
- What is Roch Hontas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Roch Hontas is (985) 893-9922.
- Does Roch Hontas accept Medicare?
- Roch Hontas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Roch Hontas's NPI active?
- Yes — Roch Hontas's NPI (1659466845) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.