Provider Profile
Michelle Caras, DPT
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Caras
Based in Pleasant Hill, CA, Michelle Caras, DPT is listed in the NPI registry under physical therapist — orthopedic. According to Medicare claims data, Michelle cared for 63 Medicare patients across 782 services. The services billed most often include therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes, therapy procedure using functional activities, and therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (925) 818-6897
- Email not available
Practice Locations
140 MAYHEW WAY STE 700
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Physical Therapist — Orthopedic generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Post-surgery rehab
- Sports injuries
- Stroke recovery
Back pain
- Upper Back Pain
Elbow & wrist
- Carpal tunnel
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
Foot & ankle
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Foot pain
- Bunion
- Flat Feet
- Heel Spurs
- Neuroma In Foot
- Turf toe
Hand and wrist
- Thumb Tendinitis
- Trigger finger
Head & jaw
- Temporomandibular joint disorder
Hip & pelvis
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Hip labral tear
- Hip pain
- IT Band Syndrome
- Sacroiliac joint pain
Hip pain
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Joint & bone
- Bone fracture recovery
- Hip Pain and Tightness
- Joint Hypermobility
- Muscle strain
- Osteoarthritis
- Tendinitis and tendinopathy
- Torn meniscus
Knee pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Jumper's knee
Leg & foot
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Shin Splints
Muscle injuries
- Groin Strain
- Pulled Calf Muscle
Nerve pain
- Foot Drop
- Piriformis syndrome
Shoulder & arm
- Bicep tendonitis
- Frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder Pain
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Shoulder pain
- Bursitis
Spine
- Degenerative disc disease
- Hunchback Deformity
- Spondylolisthesis
Spine & back
- Herniated disc
- Muscle spasms
- Poor Posture
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Spine & neck
- Neck pain
- Whiplash
Spine & nerve
- Pinched nerve
- Sciatica
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- ACL rehab
- Dry needling
- Manual therapy
- Pelvic floor therapy
- Therapeutic exercise
Consultation
- Virtual physical therapy
Flexibility
- Assisted Stretching
Foot & ankle therapy
- Ankle rehab
Hands-on therapy
- Joint Mobilization
- Spinal manipulation
Head & jaw
- TMJ therapy
Home exercise
- Foam rolling instruction
Injury rehab
- Post-fracture rehab
Joint replacement
- Hip Replacement Rehab
- Knee Replacement Rehab
- Shoulder replacement rehab
Mobility
- Crutch And Walker Training
Mobility & balance
- Balance Training
- Gait Training
- Passive range of motion
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Modalities
- Electrical muscle stimulation
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Wart Removal
Movement assessment
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
- Return-to-sport testing
- Running Gait Analysis
Orthotics
- Custom orthotics fitting
- Knee Brace Fitting
Pain relief
- Cold laser therapy
- E-Stim Therapy
- Ice and heat therapy
- Iontophoresis
- Paraffin wax therapy
Physical therapy
- Hand therapy exercises
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
Prevention & wellness
- Ergonomic assessment
Recovery
- Compression boot therapy
Regenerative therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
Rehabilitation
- Meniscus rehab
- Spine surgery rehab
- Work Hardening Program
Shoulder & arm therapy
- Rotator Cuff Rehab
- Shoulder impingement rehab
Soft tissue therapy
- Cupping Therapy
- Muscle Scraping
- Myofascial release
- Scar Tissue Massage
- Trigger Point Release
Specialized therapy
- Aquatic Therapy
Spine & nerve
- Nerve flossing
Spine care
- Back And Neck Traction
Spine therapy
- Core strengthening
- McKenzie Method Treatment
- Posture training
- Spinal decompression
Strength & conditioning
- Blood flow restriction therapy
- Eccentric tendon training
Supportive therapy
- Kinesiology taping
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
782 services · 63 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
379 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
232 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
156 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | Treatment | 97161 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Michelle Caras specialize in?
Michelle Caras is a physical therapist in Pleasant Hill, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physical Therapist — Orthopedic”.
NPI registry
Where is Michelle Caras located?
Michelle Caras is listed at 140 Mayhew Way Ste 700, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Michelle Caras's phone number?
The number on file is (925) 818-6897. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Michelle Caras's NPI number?
Michelle Caras's National Provider Identifier is 1588162630. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Michelle Caras train?
Michelle Caras attended Other, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michelle Caras been practicing?
Michelle Caras has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Michelle Caras do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Michelle Caras provides treatments such as therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using functional activities. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michelle Caras confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michelle Caras. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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