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Dr. Frank Johannes Plate, MD
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Plate, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Frank Johannes Plate, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Plate is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plate’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plate’s office at (412) 802-4100.
What languages does Dr. Plate speak?
Dr. Plate and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Plate typically treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Plate 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. Plate. 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:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Plate typically perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Plate 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. Plate. 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:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
- Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
- Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
- Orthopedic Navigation System
- CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Plate accept my insurance?
Dr. Plate accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 802-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Plate accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Plate in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Plate's office located?
Dr. Frank Johannes Plate's Primary Practice
5200 Centre Ave Ste 415
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 802-4100
What is Dr. Plate's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Plate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942644406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plate?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Plate
What is Dr. Frank Johannes Plate's specialty?
Dr. Plate is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Pittsburgh, PA.
What does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon do?
Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions.
Is this Dr. Frank Johannes Plate affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Plate is affiliated with Upmc Washington, Acmh Hospital, Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Upmc Altoona, Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Frank Johannes Plate accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Frank Johannes Plate is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frank Johannes Plate offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Plate's office at (412) 802-4100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frank Johannes Plate?
Please contact Dr. Plate's office at (412) 802-4100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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