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Dr. Ernest Little, MD

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Little, Neurologist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Ernest Little, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Little graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of So Al Hosps, Neurology; Baptist Hlth System Inc, Internal Medicine. 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 (318) 212-6745.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of So Al Hosps, Neurology; Baptist Hlth System Inc, Internal Medicine | Baptist Health System Inc

    • Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Little board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ernest Little, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    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 Neurologist, 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot
    • Brain Attack
    • Blood Clot in Brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
    • I6340: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of unspecified cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Focal Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Partial Seizure Disorder
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Involuntary Movements
    • Movement Disorder
    • Uncontrolled Body Movements
    • Dyskinesia
    • Spasms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R258: Other abnormal involuntary movements

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Does Dr. Little accept my insurance?

    Dr. Little accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-6745 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Little accept in Shreveport, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Ascension Health

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Little's office located?

    Dr. Ernest Little's Primary Practice

    1202 Louisiana Ave

    Shreveport, LA 71101

    (318) 212-6745

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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 1780779199.

    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. Ernest Little's specialty?

    Dr. Little is a Neurologist near Shreveport, LA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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

    Yes, Dr. Little is affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ernest Little accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Ernest Little offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Little's office at (318) 212-6745 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ernest Little?

    Please contact Dr. Little's office at (318) 212-6745 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ernest Little have?

    Dr. Ernest Little is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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