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Mr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA

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(Michael T. Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA)

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Specializes in: Occupational Therapy, General Practice and Therapy

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, rheumatic diseases, rehabilitation, and more.

115 OAKDALE DRIVE SUITE 8
Hillsborough, NC 27278

(919) 732-6600

Mr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA is an occupational therapist in Hillsborough, NC specializing in occupational therapy, general practice and therapy. Mr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC Hospitals and UNC PHYSICIANS AND ASSOCIATES.

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115 OAKDALE DRIVE SUITE 8
Hillsborough, NC 27278

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Some issues Mr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

diagnostic evaluation	52
rehabilitation	178

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic evaluation	32
rehabilitation	151

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic evaluation	44
rehabilitation	128

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	70

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic evaluation	78
rehabilitation	238

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	57

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

rehabilitation	226

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

rehabilitation	289

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	67

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

rehabilitation	308

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

rehabilitation	143

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	23
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

rehabilitation	411

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA treated as an occupational therapist in Hillsborough, NC were rehabilitation and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation	51
rehabilitation	230

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	9
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	4
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	2
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	0
Cancer	1

Education & Training

He has a state license in North Carolina.

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Mr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Hospitals

UNC PHYSICIANS AND ASSOCIATES

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.

Mr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, MedCost, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), Humana, Contigo Health, Carolina Complete Health, Veterans Affairs and Liberty Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Mr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

MedCost

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

WellCare

AmeriHealth Caritas

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

Humana

Contigo Health

Carolina Complete Health

Veterans Affairs

Liberty Advantage

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Biography

Mr. Michael Gross is a general practice and occupational therapy specialist in Chapel Hill, NC and Hillsborough, NC. He accepts BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. His practice in Hillsborough, NC is open to new patients as reported by Yext.