Frank Plate, M.D., PH. D.
NPI 1942644406 · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Plate, M.D., PH. D. is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1942644406).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942644406
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH. D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD473916 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
696 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 240 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 133 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 72 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 63 | $157 |
| Computer-Assisted Surgery for Muscle and Bone Procedure20985 | 40 | $136 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 263 | 137 |
| Amoxicillin | 143 | 93 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 47 | 31 |
| Cephalexin | 45 | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 36 | 36 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 32 | 32 |
| Methylprednisolone | 17 | 17 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27,035 across 49 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 (1)
- 600 Oxford Dr Ste 200Monroeville, PA 15146-2355Phone: (412) 858-0380
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-26
- Last updated
- 2023-09-07
- Certified
- 2023-09-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Plate's NPI number?
- Frank Plate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942644406, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Plate's specialty?
- Frank Plate is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Plate located?
- Frank Plate's practice location on file with NPPES is 5200 Centre Ave Ste 415, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1311.
- What is Frank Plate's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Plate is (412) 802-4100.
- Does Frank Plate accept Medicare?
- Frank Plate is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Plate's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Plate's NPI (1942644406) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.