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Dr. George Burson, MD

Neurosurgeon

Little Rock, AR

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Burson, Neurosurgeon in Little Rock, AR?

    Dr. George Burson, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Burson graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Burson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burson’s office at (501) 224-0200.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, General Surgery | University Of Ar College Of Med | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Program

    • Medical School: University of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar | University of Arkansas College of Medicine | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    What languages does Dr. Burson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Burson typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Burson 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. Burson. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Burson typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Burson 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. Burson. 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:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Does Dr. Burson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Burson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 224-0200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Burson accept in Little Rock, AR?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • Sanford Health

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    Where is Dr. Burson's office located?

    Dr. George Burson's Primary Practice

    9601 Baptist Health Dr Ste 750

    Little Rock, AR 72205

    (501) 224-0200

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    Dr. George Burson's Practice 2

    815 Hogan Ln Ste 5

    Conway, AR 72034

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

    Dr. Burson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194761791.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burson?

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

    What is Dr. George Burson's specialty?

    Dr. Burson is a Neurosurgeon near Little Rock, AR.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. George Burson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Burson is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock, Monument Health Spearfish Hospital, Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock, St. Bernards Medical Center 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 Dr. George Burson accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?

    Yes, Dr. George Burson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Burson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Burson's office at (501) 224-0200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. George Burson?

    Please contact Dr. Burson's office at (501) 224-0200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Burson's office located?

    Dr. Burson's offices are located in Little Rock, AR and Conway, AR.