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Dr. George Plitas, MD

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(George Plitas, MD - MSK Breast Surgeon)

(353 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physician, General Surgery, Oncology (Cancer Care) and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

New York University School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), lumpectomy, breast-conserving surgery, and more.

300 East 66th Street Floors 1 - 4 New York Ny
NY 10065

(646) 888-4587

Dr. George Plitas, MD is a physician provider in New York, NY specializing in physician, general surgery, oncology (cancer care) and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. George Plitas, MD is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Office Locations

300 East 66th Street Floors 1
New York, NY 10065

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(646) 888-4587

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Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2013 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	15
cancer surgery	15
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	66
excision	29
lymph node procedures	14
open surgery	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2014 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	14
cancer surgery	14
doctor visit	103
excision	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2015 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	17
cancer surgery	17
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	128
excision	33
lymph node procedures	31
open surgery	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	26
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2016 were lymph node procedures, excision, breast procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	18
cancer surgery	18
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	145
excision	36
lymph node procedures	36
open surgery	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	16
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2017 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	26
cancer surgery	26
doctor visit	172
excision	26

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	17
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2018 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	29
cancer surgery	29
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	203
excision	47
lymph node procedures	36
open surgery	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	20
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2019 were breast procedures, cancer surgery, excision and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	18
cancer surgery	18
doctor visit	182
excision	18
lymph node procedures	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	13
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2020 were breast procedures, cancer surgery, excision and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	15
cancer surgery	15
doctor visit	141
excision	15
lymph node procedures	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2021 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	28
cancer surgery	28
doctor visit	178
excision	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2022 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	13
cancer surgery	13
doctor visit	154
excision	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2023 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	27
cancer surgery	27
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	193
excision	42
lymph node procedures	28
open surgery	15

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2024 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	26
cancer surgery	26
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	218
excision	42
lymph node procedures	32
open surgery	16

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD in 2024

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Plitas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

breast procedures	20
cancer surgery	20
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	145
excision	28
lymph node procedures	25
open surgery	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD.

**Gender**
Female	9
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	76
Hispanic	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	29
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	69

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Plitas, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Plitas, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	20
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	0
Cancer	69

Education & Training

Dr. George Plitas, MD graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at New York University Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York University School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: New York University Medical Center (2010)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. George Plitas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO), Magnacare, Emblem, Oscar, Fidelis, Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only, starting 9/1/23), Healthsmart, United Healthcare, Aetna, Tricare, Oxford, Straight NY Medicaid, Healthfirst, Cigna, Qualcare, MVP, Connecticare, First Health, Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare), Carrum Health and Blue Cross Health Plus.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. George Plitas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

Magnacare

Emblem

Oscar

Fidelis

Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only, starting 9/1/23)

Healthsmart

United Healthcare

Aetna

Tricare

Oxford

Straight NY Medicaid

Healthfirst

Cigna

Qualcare

MVP

Connecticare

First Health

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Empire Essential

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

UMR

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Carrum Health

Blue Cross Health Plus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. George Plitas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 353 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George Plitas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

4.97

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-09

Dr. Plitas is very patient, he takes his time with his patients to fully explain everything, is a great listener, warm and friendly. He has amazing bedside manner, totally put me at ease for my procedure. He's skilled, intelligent, and I trust his decisions (plans of action). I highly recommend him.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George Plitas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$23,124 KEYTRUDA $16,628	$6,496
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$16,904 KEYTRUDA $235	$16,669
TerSera Therapeutics LLC	$3,234 ZOLADEX $3,234
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$2,875 YERVOY $2,875
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$16 AQUAMANTYS $16

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$28,439
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$14,315
Travel and Lodging	$2,671
Food and Beverage	$728

Research Payments

Dr. George Plitas, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $768,630.

Biography

I am a surgical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of patients with breast cancer. My colleagues and I on the Breast Disease Management Team (which includes breast surgeons, plastic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists) provide state-of-the-art, compassionate care for breast cancer patients. I specialize in breast cancer surgery and provide the full range of procedures including breast conservation surgery (lumpectomy), mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction, and sentinel lymph node biopsy.