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Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD

(194 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS), and more.

1055 North Curtis Road
Boise, ID 83706

(208) 367-2121

Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD is a neurologist in Boise, ID specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Saint Alphonsus Health System.

Office Locations

Saint Alphonsus Health System

1055 North Curtis Road
Boise, ID 83706

(208) 367-2121

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1072 N Liberty Street Suite 303
Boise, ID 83704

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500 West Fort Street Boise Vamc (531)
Boise, ID 83702

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Saint Alphonsus Health System

711 N Curtis Road
Boise, ID 83706

(208) 605-3000

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Some issues Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD treated as a neurologist in Boise, ID during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	12
doctor visit	167
electroencephalography (EEG)	37
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD treated as a neurologist in Boise, ID during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161
electroencephalography (EEG)	28
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	25
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD treated as a neurologist in Boise, ID during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	192
electroencephalography (EEG)	37
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	12
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	27
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD treated as a neurologist in Boise, ID during 2015 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	192
electroencephalography (EEG)	20
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	28
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD treated as a neurologist in Boise, ID during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	304
electroencephalography (EEG)	19
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	17
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	33
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD treated as a neurologist in Boise, ID during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	343
electroencephalography (EEG)	20
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	17
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	32
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	384

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	24
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD treated as a neurologist in Boise, ID during 2019 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	454
electroencephalography (EEG)	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	12
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	22
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	259

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	11
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	22
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	315

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	11
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	379

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	274

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2023

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	13
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD treated as a neurologist in Boise, ID were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

blood draw	12
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	285
electroencephalography (EEG)	26
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD.

**Gender**
Female	119
Male	86

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	186
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	11
75 to 84	50
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Clinical Neurophysiology, Board Certified and has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Clinical Neurophysiology, Board Certified

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Saint Alphonsus Health System

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 194 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boise, ID.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Biogen, Inc.	$944 SPINRAZA $377	ZINBRYTA $189	AVONEX $70	PLEGRIDY $62	TYSABRI $60	Other $186
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$881 VNS Therapy $854	VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator $28
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$610 COPAXONE $355	AZILECT $55	AJOVY $29	AUSTEDO $15	Zecuity $14	Other $141
Biogen Idec Inc.	$362 TYSABRI $271	AVONEX $54	TECFIDERA $37
GENZYME CORPORATION	$317 LEMTRADA $188	AUBAGIO $129
Other	$2,484 Radicava $146	SOLIRIS $134	MAYZENT $133	BRIUMVI $109	VYVGART HYTRULO $105	Other $1,857

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,409
Travel and Lodging	$631
Education	$477
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$81

Biography

Dr. Jackie Whitesell's specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She has a special interest in multiple sclerosis (MS), headache, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Saint Alphonsus Health System and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Whitesell graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2022

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2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jackie J. Whitesell, MD From 2012 - 2023

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General Payments

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