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
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 specialist in Fort Walton Beach, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. 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
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 89699 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (Durolane) An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Durolane, administered directly into a joint space. |
4,080 | $5 | $50 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
2,690 | $26 | $96 |
| Group therapy session A therapeutic session conducted with multiple patients simultaneously. This code covers the provision of therapy services in a group setting. |
2,638 | $11 | $57 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
2,311 | $21 | $92 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
1,423 | $17 | $88 |
| Blood vessel compression device application Application of a device to compress blood vessels. |
887 | $7 | $52 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 849 | $6 | $64 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
482 | $64 | $209 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
347 | $43 | $190 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
282 | $95 | $310 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
276 | $32 | $126 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
274 | $69 | $281 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
190 | $40 | $125 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
174 | $33 | $120 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
149 | $30 | $111 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 140 | $16 | $83 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
137 | $76 | $314 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 126 | $74 | $221 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
90 | $25 | $93 |
| Total knee replacement | 85 | $1,027 | $4,871 |
| Hyaluronan gel injection for joint An injection of hyaluronan gel into a joint to supplement joint fluid. This procedure is administered as a single dose. |
85 | $403 | $1,566 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
77 | $40 | $157 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 71 | $70 | $218 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
66 | $118 | $1,146 |
| Musculoskeletal surgical navigation with imaging guidance A surgical procedure that uses imaging technology to guide orthopedic operations on the musculoskeletal system. |
52 | $197 | $759 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution. |
47 | $118 | $1,500 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
47 | $119 | $1,208 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes | 37 | $73 | $246 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
35 | $1,039 | $4,965 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
33 | $26 | $92 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
27 | $38 | $184 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
22 | $26 | $92 |
| Arthroscopic removal of knee cartilage A minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove damaged or loose pieces of cartilage from the knee joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
20 | $417 | $2,514 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
18 | $34 | $176 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
18 | $27 | $99 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
14 | $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
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons 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
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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 surgeons 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 →
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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.
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