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Dr. Milta Little, DO

Durham, NC

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Little, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Durham, NC?

    Dr. Milta Little, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Little is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (800) 266-3853.

    What languages does Dr. Little speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Little treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    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:

    • Muscle Wasting
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle atrophy
    • Muscle loss
    • Muscle shrinkage
    • Weak muscles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62551: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, right thigh

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Leg Muscle Wasting
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Right Lower Leg Muscle Atrophy
    • Right Lower Leg Muscle Loss
    • Shrinking Right Lower Leg Muscles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62561: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, right lower leg

    What procedures does Dr. Little perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, 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 (800) 266-3853 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Little accept in Durham, NC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Little's office located?

    Dr. Milta Little's Primary Practice

    234 Crooked Creek Pkwy

    Durham, NC 27713

    (800) 266-3853

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    Dr. Milta Little's Practice 2

    2351 Erwin Rd

    Durham, NC 27705

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    Dr. Milta Little's Practice 3

    Harris Smith Ob/Gyn 3000 Meadowmont Village Circle Suite 311

    Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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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 1740409754.

    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. Milta Little's specialty?

    Dr. Little is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Durham, NC. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Little to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Little is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Milta Little accepting new patients in Durham, NC?

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

    Does Dr. Milta Little offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Little's office at (800) 266-3853 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Milta Little?

    Please contact Dr. Little's office at (800) 266-3853 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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