Dr Mark James Hontas, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Covington, LA

Dr Mark James Hontas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Covington, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1 and his current practice location is 71211 Highway 21, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 893-9922.

Dr Mark James Hontas is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 015471) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1417042706.

Contact Information

Dr Mark James Hontas, MD
71211 Highway 21,
Covington, LA 70433-7173
(985) 893-9922
(985) 892-3806



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Mark James Hontas
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience45 Years
Location71211 Highway 21, Covington, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Mark James Hontas attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417042706
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/05/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153366349
  • Enrollment ID: I20100805001039

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mark James Hontas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417042706NPI-NPPES
1343943MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 015471 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St. Tammany Hospital Home HealthCovington, LAHome health agency
St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 10749273761138

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Entity NameSt Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275539363
PECOS PAC ID: 0749273761
Enrollment ID: O20040406000728

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Entity NameSt Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1
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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Mark James Hontas, MD
71211 Highway 21,
Covington, LA 70433-7173

Ph: (985) 893-9922
Dr Mark James Hontas, MD
71211 Highway 21,
Covington, LA 70433-7173

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Covington, LA

Matti W Palo Jr., MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 70411 Highway 21, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-400-5566    Fax: 985-400-5560
Dr. Jeremy R James, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 76 Starbrush Cir, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-400-5778    Fax: 985-888-1042
Daniel Sinclair, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 19343 Sunshine Ave, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-892-5117    Fax: 985-892-5128
Khader Samer-fayez Shamieh, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 76 Starbrush Cir, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 844-800-3472    
Herbert R Plauche, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 19343 Sunshine Ave, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-892-5117    Fax: 985-892-5128
Joseph Bonvillain, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 19343 Sunshine Ave, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-892-5117    Fax: 985-892-5128

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