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Dr. James Little, MD

Chattanooga, TN

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Little, Physiatrist in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. James Little, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years. Dr. Little graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Walter Reed Army Hosp. Dr. Little is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Little’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Little’s office at (423) 510-0092.

    Where did Dr. Little go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Walter Reed Army Hosp

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Little speak?

    Dr. Little and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Little treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Little diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Little. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myopathy
    • Muscle Disease
    • Muscle Weakness Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7289: Other specified myopathies

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    What procedures does Dr. Little perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Little performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Little. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Little accept my insurance?

    Dr. Little accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 510-0092 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Little accept in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Little in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Kentucky

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Little's office located?

    Dr. James Little's Primary Practice

    1011 Spring Creek Rd

    Chattanooga, TN 37412

    (423) 510-0092

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    Dr. James Little's Practice 2

    113 Cassell Dr

    Kingsport, TN 37660

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    Dr. James Little's Practice 3

    1000 N Main St

    Russellville, KY 42276

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    What is Dr. Little's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Little's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134218100.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Little?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Little

    What is Dr. James Little's specialty?

    Dr. Little is a Physiatrist near Chattanooga, TN. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Little to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Little affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Little is affiliated with The Medical Center at Bowling Green, T.J. Samson Community Hospital, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is James Little accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?

    Yes, Dr. James Little is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Little offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Little's office at (423) 510-0092 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Little?

    Please contact Dr. Little's office at (423) 510-0092 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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