MARK J. HONTAS MD – NPI #1417042706
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

MARK HONTAS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in COVINGTON, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417042706 to MARK HONTAS on October 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jun 05, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MARK HONTAS below.

NPI Profile for
MARK J. HONTAS

NPI Number
1417042706
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MARK J. HONTAS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
71211 HIGHWAY 21
COVINGTON, LA 70433-7173
Phone: (985) 893-9922 Fax: (985) 892-3806
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MARK HONTAS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1343943
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 LA 015471

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Additional Information

Education
TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1979
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MARK HONTAS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
      1516 JEFFERSON HWY
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-HANCOCK
      149 DRINKWATER BLVD
      BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS 39520
    • RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
      1900 SOUTH MAIN ST
      FRANKLINTON, LA 70438
    • ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL
      1202 S TYLER STREET
      COVINGTON, LA 70433
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ST. TAMMANY HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH
      1010 S POLK STREET
      COVINGTON, LA 70433

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