Stephen Plachta, M.D.
NPI 1750728820 · Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Hollywood, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Plachta, M.D. is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Hollywood, FL (NPI 1750728820).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750728820
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,098 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1951 Sw 172nd Ave Ste 207Miramar, FL 33029-5613Phone: (954) 265-6300Fax: (954) 961-3600
- 3377 S State Road 7 Ste 100Wellington, FL 33449-8002Phone: (561) 341-7000Fax: (561) 781-7098
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-05-30
- Last updated
- 2022-04-08
- Certified
- 2022-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Plachta's NPI number?
- Stephen Plachta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750728820, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Plachta's specialty?
- Stephen Plachta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Plachta located?
- Stephen Plachta's practice location on file with NPPES is 1150 N 35th Ave Ste 345, Hollywood, FL 33021-5488.
- What is Stephen Plachta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Plachta is (954) 265-6300.
- Does Stephen Plachta accept Medicare?
- Stephen Plachta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Plachta's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Plachta's NPI (1750728820) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.