Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cate, Surgeon in Stamford, CT?
Dr. Sarah Cate, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stamford, CT with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Cate graduated from Rutgers and completed her residency at New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program. Dr. Cate is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cate’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cate’s office at (203) 276-4255.
Where did Dr. Cate go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Breast Surgery, Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke's Roosevelt, 2013
Residency: New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program
Medical School: Rutgers
Is Dr. Cate board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Cate, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2013
What languages does Dr. Cate speak?
Dr. Cate and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Cate typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Cate diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cate. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Breast Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Breast Disease
- Cystic breasts
- Fibrocystic disease
- Lumpy breasts
- Breast Neoplasm
- Breast Lump of Unknown Type
- Uncertain Breast Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6019: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of unspecified breast
- D4861: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of right breast
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Cate typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Cate performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cate. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14000: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast Marker Placement
- Wire Localization Breast
- Mammographic Guided Breast Localization
CPT Codes:
- 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance
Also known as:
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Skin Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Cate accept my insurance?
Dr. Cate accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 276-4255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cate accept in Stamford, CT?
Dr. Cate in Stamford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cate's office located?
Dr. Sarah Cate's Primary Practice
32 Strawberry Hill Ct Ste 8
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 276-4255
What is Dr. Cate's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104182518.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cate?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cate
What is Dr. Sarah Cate's specialty?
Dr. Cate is a Surgeon near Stamford, CT.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Sarah Cate affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cate is affiliated with Stamford Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Sarah Cate accepting new patients in Stamford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Cate is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Cate offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cate's office at (203) 276-4255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Cate?
Please contact Dr. Cate's office at (203) 276-4255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sarah Cate have?
Dr. Sarah Cate is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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