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Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT

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Specializes in: Physical 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 T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT is a physical therapist in Hillsborough, NC specializing in physical therapy, general practice and therapy. Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC Hospitals and UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL.

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115 Oakdale Drive Suite 8
Hillsborough, NC 27278

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Some issues Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT treated as a physical therapist in Hillsborough, NC during 2012 were rehabilitation and diagnostic evaluation.

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

diagnostic evaluation	15
rehabilitation	83

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT treated as a physical therapist in Hillsborough, NC during 2013 were rehabilitation and diagnostic evaluation.

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

diagnostic evaluation	53
rehabilitation	179

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	49

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT in 2013

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT treated as a physical therapist in Hillsborough, NC during 2014 were rehabilitation and diagnostic evaluation.

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

diagnostic evaluation	33
rehabilitation	152

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	29

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT in 2014

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT treated as a physical therapist in Hillsborough, NC during 2015 were rehabilitation and diagnostic evaluation.

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

diagnostic evaluation	45
rehabilitation	129

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	70

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT in 2015

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT treated as a physical therapist in Hillsborough, NC during 2016 were rehabilitation and diagnostic evaluation.

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

diagnostic evaluation	79
rehabilitation	239

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	57

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT in 2016

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT treated as a physical therapist in Hillsborough, NC during 2017 were rehabilitation.

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

rehabilitation	227

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	57

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT in 2017

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT treated as a physical therapist in Hillsborough, NC during 2018 were rehabilitation.

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

rehabilitation	290

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	67

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT in 2018

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT treated as a physical therapist in Hillsborough, NC during 2019 were rehabilitation.

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

rehabilitation	309

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT in 2019

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT treated as a physical therapist in Hillsborough, NC during 2020 were rehabilitation.

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

rehabilitation	144

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	44

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT in 2020

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT treated as a physical therapist in Hillsborough, NC during 2021 were rehabilitation.

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

rehabilitation	224

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	52

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT in 2021

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT treated as a physical therapist in Hillsborough, NC during 2022 were rehabilitation.

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

rehabilitation	188

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT in 2022

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

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

diagnostic evaluation	45
rehabilitation	196

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	49

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

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	7
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	1
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	2
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	0
Cancer	2

Education & Training

He has a state license in North Carolina.

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

UNC Health

UNC Hospitals

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

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 T. Gross, PhD, FAPTA, PT appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), HealthTeam Advantage, MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

WellCare

AmeriHealth Caritas

Aetna

Humana

Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

MedCost

UnitedHealthcare

Carolina Complete Health

Liberty Advantage

Contigo Health

Veterans Affairs

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

CHAMPVA

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

HealthTeam Advantage

MedCost PPO

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

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Biography

Dr. Michael Gross' areas of specialization are general practice, therapy, and physical therapy; he sees patients in Chapel Hill, NC and Hillsborough, NC. He is especially interested in musculoskeletal problems, biomechanics, and rehabilitation. He is affiliated with UNC Hospitals. UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Gross honors. He has an open panel in Hillsborough, NC according to Yext.