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Dr. Jackie Whitesell, MD

Dr. Jackie Whitesell, MD

Boise, ID

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whitesell, Neurologist in Boise, ID?

    Dr. Jackie Whitesell, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boise, ID with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Whitesell graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Michigan Medical School,Ann Arbor, Mi, United States. Dr. Whitesell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitesell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitesell’s office at (208) 302-4200.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Utah Hospitals and Clinic

    • Residency: University of Michigan Medical School,Ann Arbor, Mi, United States | SCS/MSUCOM/WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Med Program

    • Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Whitesell board certified as a Neurologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Whitesell speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Whitesell typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Whitesell 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. Whitesell. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease
    • RRMS
    • Relapsing MS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis
    • G35A: Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • ALS
    • Lou Gehrig's Disease
    • Motor Neuron Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    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:

    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Whitesell typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Whitesell 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. Whitesell. 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 here.

    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

    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:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Does Dr. Whitesell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whitesell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 302-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whitesell accept in Boise, ID?

    Dr. Whitesell in Boise, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Cigna Group

    • Humana

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Mountain Health CO-OP

    • Providence Health & Services

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Whitesell's office located?

    Dr. Jackie Whitesell's Primary Practice

    1072 N Liberty St Ste 303

    Boise, ID 83704

    (208) 302-4200

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    Dr. Jackie Whitesell's Practice 2

    1055 N Curtis Rd

    Boise, ID 83706

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    Dr. Jackie Whitesell's Practice 3

    3025 W Cherry Ln

    Meridian, ID 83642

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

    Dr. Whitesell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346367984.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitesell?

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

    What is Dr. Jackie Whitesell's specialty?

    Dr. Whitesell is a Neurologist near Boise, ID.

    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.

    Is this Dr. Jackie Whitesell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whitesell is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center - Boise, St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Ontario 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore 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 Jackie Whitesell accepting new patients in Boise, ID?

    Yes, Dr. Jackie Whitesell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jackie Whitesell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whitesell's office at (208) 302-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jackie Whitesell?

    Please contact Dr. Whitesell's office at (208) 302-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jackie Whitesell have?

    Dr. Jackie Whitesell is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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