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Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (1986)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, cerebrovascular disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), and more.

901 N Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

(252) 937-0200

Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD is a neurologist in Durham, NC specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Health Alliance.

Office Locations

UNC Health Alliance

6114 Fayetteville Road Suite 109
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 942-4424

(919) 942-4440

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901 N Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

(252) 937-0200

(252) 937-0240

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Some issues Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, 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. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD treated as a neurologist in Durham, NC during 2012 were nerve block, pain management, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	16
CT scan	16
doctor visit	821
hospital care	213
injections	223
inpatient care	213
nerve block	223
pain management	223

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD treated as a neurologist in Durham, NC during 2013 were nerve block, pain management, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	19
CT scan	19
doctor visit	784
hospital care	80
injections	237
inpatient care	80
nerve block	237
pain management	237

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	285
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	60
Less than 65	216

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	29
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD treated as a neurologist in Durham, NC during 2014 were nerve block, pain management, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	23
CT scan	23
doctor visit	843
hospital care	115
injections	233
inpatient care	115
nerve block	233
pain management	233

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	326
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	65
Less than 65	230

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	26
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD treated as a neurologist in Durham, NC during 2015 were nerve block, pain management, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	29
CT scan	29
doctor visit	910
hospital care	93
injections	220
inpatient care	93
nerve block	220
pain management	220

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	476
Female	846

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	654
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	134
Less than 65	470

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	29
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD treated as a neurologist in Durham, NC during 2016 were nerve block, pain management, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	22
CT scan	22
doctor visit	852
hospital care	105
injections	275
inpatient care	105
nerve block	275
pain management	275

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	435

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	313
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	61
Less than 65	205

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	29
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD treated as a neurologist in Durham, NC during 2017 were nerve block, pain management, injections and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	23
CT scan	23
doctor visit	732
injections	318
nerve block	318
pain management	318
preventive care	24
vaccines	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	249
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	53
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	27
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD treated as a neurologist in Durham, NC during 2018 were nerve block, pain management, injections and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	24
CT scan	24
doctor visit	616
injections	269
nerve block	269
pain management	269

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	214
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	43
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD treated as a neurologist in Durham, NC during 2019 were nerve block, pain management and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	505
injections	214
nerve block	214
pain management	214

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	155
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	36
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	27
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD treated as a neurologist in Durham, NC during 2020 were nerve block, pain management, injections and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	15
CT scan	15
doctor visit	436
injections	152
nerve block	152
pain management	152

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	149
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	31
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	26
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD treated as a neurologist in Durham, NC during 2021 were nerve block, pain management and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	419
injections	111
nerve block	111
pain management	111

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	133
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	27
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	29
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD treated as a neurologist in Durham, NC during 2022 were nerve block, pain management and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	198
injections	49
nerve block	49
pain management	49

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	19
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD treated as a neurologist in Durham, NC were nerve block, pain management, injections and hospital care.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	21
CT scan	21
doctor visit	646
hospital care	121
injections	209
inpatient care	121
nerve block	209
pain management	209
preventive care	24
vaccines	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD.

**Gender**
Female	312
Male	164

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	225
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	228
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	112
85 and over	48
Less than 65	159
65 to 74	156

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	24
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 1986. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the Neurology, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (1986)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (1988)

Board Certification: Neurology, Board Certified (2014)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Health Alliance

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$1,767 QULIPTA $802	BOTOX $642	UBRELVY $323
Pfizer Inc.	$517 ZAVZPRET $500	NURTEC ODT $18
Lundbeck LLC	$491 VYEPTI $334	XENAZINE $150	ONFI $8
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$392 AJOVY $307	Zecuity $72	$13
Depomed, Inc.	$373 Cambia $373
Other	$2,021 Trudhesa $289	Aimovig $205	INGREZZA $125	VNS Therapy $115	EMGALITY $115	Other $1,172

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,280
Honoraria	$150
Gift	$94
Education	$38

Research Payments

Dr. Aurora K. Pajeau, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $12,425.

Biography

Dr. Aurora Pajeau is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She works in Rocky Mount, NC and Durham, NC. Dr. Pajeau's areas of clinical interest consist of cerebrovascular disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), and parkinson's disease. She is professionally affiliated with UNC Health. She welcomes new patients at her office inDurham, NC as reported by UNC Health. She obtained her medical school training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine and performed her residency at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care and Mayo Clinic.