Maurice D Gross, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Maurice D Gross is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Abington, PA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE
Maurice D Gross, M.D. practices as part of a group hospice and palliative medicine specialist practice in Abington, PA. Trained at Temple University School of Medicine (class of 1979), he has been practicing for over 47 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1200 Old York Rd Suite 201 Dixon Bldg, Abington, PA 19001-3720
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better57.01%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+51.9 pts)
57.01% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.6%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.8 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
120
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
61
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
663
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $33k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Anxiety Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.31 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207QH0002X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1979)
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Maurice D Gross
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Maurice D Gross for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Abington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Maurice D Gross
Dr. Gross is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Abington, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (215) 481-6839.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Maurice D Gross
Practice Location
1200 Old York Rd Suite 201 Dixon Bldg, Abington, PA 19001-3720
Mailing Address
1200 Old York Rd Suite 201 Dixon Bldg, Abington, PA 19001-3720
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