Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Burton, Neurologist in Shreveport, LA?
Where did Dr. Burton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Burton speak?
Dr. Burton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Burton typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Burton 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. Burton. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
- Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
- RRMS
- Relapsing MS
- SPMS
- Active SPMS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
- G35A: Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
- G35D: Multiple sclerosis, unspecified
- G35C1: Active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- Autoimmune Disease
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Neuromyelitis optica
- NMO
- Devic's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G360: Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Burton typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Burton 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. Burton. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Does Dr. Burton accept my insurance?
Dr. Burton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 626-0050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burton accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Burton in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Burton's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Burton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Burton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Burton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730381179.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burton
What is Dr. Erik Burton's specialty?
What does a Neurologist do?
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.