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Dr. Troy Curtis Gingerich, MD

(Dr. Troy C. Gingerich, MD)

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Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology

University of Louisville School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: joint aspiration, joint problems, spinal cord injury, and more.

1025 Morehead Medical Drive
Charlotte, NC 28204

(704) 355-7150

Dr. Troy Curtis Gingerich, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Charlotte, NC specializing in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2004 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Troy Curtis Gingerich, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Hospital and AMERICAN ANESTHESIOLOGY OF NORTH CAROLINA PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1025 Morehead Medical Drive
Charlotte, NC 28204

Address:

355 Venus Street
Monroe, NC 28112

Some issues Dr. Troy Curtis Gingerich, MD can help you with:

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

aspiration	92
doctor visit	757
implant surgery	13
injections	571
minimally invasive procedures	72
nerve block	240
nerve procedures	18
neurostimulator lead placement	54
neurostimulator replacement	13
pain management	497
spinal procedures	446

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	41
Less than 65	235

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

aspiration	113
doctor visit	740
injections	672
minimally invasive procedures	32
nerve block	261
neurostimulator lead placement	33
pain management	558
spinal procedures	438

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	39
Less than 65	277

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

aspiration	115
doctor visit	629
hospital care	22
implant surgery	10
injections	787
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	68
nerve block	329
nerve procedures	27
neurostimulator lead placement	41
neurostimulator replacement	10
pain management	699
spinal procedures	541

**Gender**
Male	414
Female	804

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	994
Black	200
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	50
Less than 65	574

aspiration	126
doctor visit	764
implant surgery	15
injections	771
minimally invasive procedures	90
nerve block	297
nerve procedures	36
neurostimulator lead placement	54
neurostimulator replacement	15
pain management	681
spinal procedures	464

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	29
Less than 65	286

aspiration	148
doctor visit	714
implant surgery	25
injections	618
minimally invasive procedures	111
nerve block	123
nerve procedures	46
neurostimulator lead placement	65
neurostimulator replacement	25
pain management	516
spinal procedures	320

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	99
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	23
Less than 65	248

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

aspiration	150
doctor visit	549
implant surgery	15
injections	628
minimally invasive procedures	108
nerve block	134
nerve procedures	38
neurostimulator lead placement	70
neurostimulator replacement	15
pain management	516
spinal procedures	347

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	33
Less than 65	228

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

aspiration	161
doctor visit	697
injections	637
minimally invasive procedures	70
nerve block	158
nerve procedures	43
neurostimulator lead placement	27
pain management	519
spinal procedures	287

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	457
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	32
Less than 65	178

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

aspiration	172
doctor visit	472
injections	552
minimally invasive procedures	27
nerve block	146
nerve procedures	29
pain management	409
spinal procedures	225

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	30
Less than 65	127

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

aspiration	140
doctor visit	350
injections	475
minimally invasive procedures	35
nerve block	155
nerve procedures	37
pain management	372
spinal procedures	225

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	23
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

aspiration	147
doctor visit	485
injections	484
minimally invasive procedures	84
nerve block	130
nerve procedures	53
neurostimulator lead placement	31
pain management	390
spinal procedures	206

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	33
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Troy Curtis Gingerich, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Troy Curtis Gingerich, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Charlotte, NC were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	136
doctor visit	617
hospital care	22
implant surgery	15
injections	622
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	71
nerve block	199
nerve procedures	36
neurostimulator lead placement	47
neurostimulator replacement	15
pain management	518
spinal procedures	352

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Curtis Gingerich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	77
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	487
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	115
85 and over	33
Less than 65	233
65 to 74	208

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Curtis Gingerich, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Troy Curtis Gingerich, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Troy Curtis Gingerich, MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2004. He has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (2004)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Troy Curtis Gingerich, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Piedmont Hospital

AMERICAN ANESTHESIOLOGY OF NORTH CAROLINA PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
SPR Therapeutics, Inc	$5,966 SPRINT PNS System $5,966
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$4,872 Neuro-Chronic Pain $1,813	Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $1,148	Axium INS Implantable Neuro Stimulator $397	S-Series $152	SlimTip lead $116	Other $1,246
Boston Scientific Corporation	$4,250 SPECTRA SYSTEM $1,100	Precision $861	WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $657	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $612	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $230	Other $791
Nevro Corp.	$3,580 Omnia $1,366	Senza $1,240	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $975
Abbott Laboratories	$3,088 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $858	DRG IPGs $738	DRG Accessories $411	SCS IPGs $303	SCS leads $244	Other $535
Other	$7,097 INTELLIS $1,244	Superion ISS $1,090	ConZip 100mg $286	Zipsor $244	BUTRANS $234	Other $3,999

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$23,655
Travel and Lodging	$2,386
Consulting Fee	$2,300
Education	$512

Biography

Dr. Troy Gingerich practices anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine in Charlotte, NC and Monroe, NC. These areas are among his clinical interests: spinal cord injury, connective tissue disorders, and osteoarthritis. He attended medical school at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Gingerich is professionally affiliated with Piedmont Hospital.

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