Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mark Tenholder, MD PA

Orthopedic Surgery · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1034 MAR WALT DR STE 100, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
8508632153
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1407850878 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Tenholder from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tenholder

Dr. Mark Tenholder is an orthopedic surgery in Fort Walton Beach, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tenholder performed 18,299 Medicare services across 4,058 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tenholder received a total of $3,418 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 52 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tenholder is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 2% volume in FL$ $3,418 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
18,299
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for orthopedic surgery
4,058
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~915 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Joint lubricant injection (Durolane)4,080$5$50
Functional activity therapy2,690$26$96
Group therapy session2,638$11$57
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min2,311$21$92
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min1,423$17$88
Application of blood vessel compression device887$7$52
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg849$6$64
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)482$64$209
Joint injection, major joint347$43$190
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)282$95$310
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views276$32$126
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance274$69$281
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)190$40$125
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views174$33$120
Knee X-ray, 3 views149$30$111
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min140$16$83
New patient office visit (30-44 min)137$76$314
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes126$74$221
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views90$25$93
Total knee replacement85$1,027$4,871
Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose85$403$1,566
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 and77$40$157
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes71$70$218
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast66$118$1,146
Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance52$197$759
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure47$118$1,500
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast47$119$1,208
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes37$73$246
Total hip replacement35$1,039$4,965
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views33$26$92
Injection into tendon or ligament27$38$184
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views22$26$92
Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope20$417$2,514
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint18$34$176
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views18$27$99
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views14$22$84
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.9% high complexity
31.9% medium
67.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,418
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $488/year across 7 years
Bottom 40% in FL for orthopedic surgery
19
Companies
52
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,418 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$342
2023
$578
2022
$58
2021
$785
2020
$110
2019
$187
2018
$1,358

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,924
Stryker Corporation
$452
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$245
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$229
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$117
DJO, LLC
$93
Bioventus LLC
$77
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$41
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$39
Lilly USA, LLC
$29
NuVasive, Inc.
$28
SI-BONE, INC.
$27
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$25
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
Cgg Medical Inc
$17
Amgen Inc.
$16
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$16
SI-BONE, Inc.
$13
ConvaTec Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 76.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUACEL · ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · Accelero-None · Arcos · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · CMF · COHERE · CORE SHAVER SYSTEM · Continuum · DUROLANE · Durolane · Dynasplint · Endoscopy Instrument Systems · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Exparel · FORTEO · LessRay · MAKO · MONOVISC · ORTHOVISC · Oxford · PICO 14 · Persona · Prolia · REGENETEN Shoulder · ROSA · SlMMETRY · Taperloc · ZIPSEAL 24 SURGICAL SKIN CLOSURE KIT · iFuse Implant
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $19 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
27
Per 100K population
12.6
County median income
$79,097
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Tenholder is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Tenholder experienced with joint lubricant injection (durolane)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tenholder performed 4,080 joint lubricant injection (durolane) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Tenholder receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tenholder received a total of $3,418 from 19 companies across 52 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Tenholder's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Fort Walton Beach?
Dr. Tenholder's average Medicare payment per service is $30. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Tenholder) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →