Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Mark Hontas, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Covington, LA
- NPI 1417042706
- Accepts Medicare
- 47 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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71211 Highway 21
Covington, LA 704337173
(985) 893-9922
fax (985) 892-3806
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 5, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1979 — 47 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #015471
- Medicaid
- LA #1343943
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417042706. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,065
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$82,727
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 318 | 192 | $63 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 283 | 147 | $50 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 121 | 90 | $63 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 101 | 68 | $91 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 87 | 66 | $49 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 42 | 42 | $80 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 25 | 22 | $48 | |
20605 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | 21 | 19 | $32 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 20 | 19 | $92 | |
20600 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 16 | 14 | $36 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Covington Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 150. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$421
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 1 | $143.76 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 4 | $99.61 | |
| Globus Medical, INC. | 1 | $50.11 | |
| Heron Therapeutics, INC. | 2 | $34.11 | |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $32.21 | |
| Davol INC. | 1 | $22.42 | |
| Innovation Technologies INC | 1 | $20.85 | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $17.96 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
996
Patients
401
Total drug cost
$30,001
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 204 | 72 | $2,619 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 157 | 68 | $1,053 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 92 | 15 | $734 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 64 | 20 | $627 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 58 | 12 | $642 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 55 | 54 | $434 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 54 | 11 | $929 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | Generic | 53 | 52 | $219 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 53 | 18 | $128 |
| Etodolac | Generic | 52 | 16 | $2,415 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Mark Hontas's medical specialty?
Dr. Mark Hontas practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Covington, LA.
Where does Dr. Mark Hontas practice?
Dr. Mark Hontas practices at 71211 Highway 21, Covington, LA 704337173. Office phone: 9858939922.
What is Dr. Mark Hontas's NPI?
Dr. Mark Hontas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417042706, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mark Hontas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mark Hontas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mark Hontas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.