Dr. Cynthia Plate, MD

Takoma Park, MD

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Plate, Surgeon in Takoma Park, MD?

Dr. Cynthia Plate, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Takoma Park, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Plate completed her residency at Howard Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Plate is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plate’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plate’s office at (301) 470-1001.

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.

What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Plate?

Dr. Cynthia Plate, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Plate empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer & Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Takoma Park, MD community, Dr. Plate is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

Where did Dr. Plate go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Howard Univ Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Howard University Medical School

Is Dr. Plate board certified as a Surgeon?

Yes, Dr. Cynthia Plate, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

What languages does Dr. Plate speak?

Dr. Plate and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Plate typically treat?

As a 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:

Breast Cancer
Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
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
Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
Precancerous cells left breast
Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
DCIS left breast
Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
Precancerous cells right breast
Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
DCIS right 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
D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast

What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Plate typically perform?

As a 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:

CPT Codes:

19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

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 Tissue Expander Placement
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
Breast Implant Preparation

CPT Codes:

19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)

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:

Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
Lymph Node Tracer Injection
Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

CPT Codes:

38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

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. Plate accept my insurance?

Dr. Plate accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 470-1001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Plate accept in Takoma Park, MD?

Dr. Plate in Takoma Park, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Plate's office located?

Dr. Cynthia Plate's Primary Practice

7610 Carroll Ave Ste 270

Takoma Park, MD 20912

(301) 470-1001

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Dr. Cynthia Plate's Practice 2

9905 Medical Center Dr

Rockville, MD 20850

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Dr. Cynthia Plate's Practice 3

7901 Maple Ave Fl 1

Takoma Park, MD 20912

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What hospitals are Dr. Plate affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Plate has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center,Silver Spring, MD

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked Mastectomy

What is Dr. Plate's NPI number?A 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 1972579753.

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. Cynthia Plate's specialty?

Dr. Plate is a Surgeon near Takoma Park, MD.

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 Dr. Cynthia Plate affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Plate is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center 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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