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Dr. Jessica Rankins Parker, MD

Accepting New Patients

(115 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Michigan State University (2011)

Professional interests include: trigeminal neuralgia, headache, chronic migraine, and more.

9929 Rea Road Suite 101
Waxhaw, NC 28173

(704) 316-1055

Dr. Jessica Rankins Parker, MD is a neurologist in Waxhaw, NC specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Michigan State University in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Jessica Rankins Parker, MD is affiliated with Novant Health and NOVANT MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

9929 Rea Road Suite 101
Waxhaw, NC 28173

Some issues Dr. Jessica Rankins Parker, 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.

doctor visit	16

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	62

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	25
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	32
Cancer	9

doctor visit	407

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	128

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	26
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	36
Cancer	7

doctor visit	74

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	20
injections	23
minimally invasive procedures	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	104

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jessica Rankins Parker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jessica Rankins Parker, MD treated as a neurologist in Waxhaw, NC were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

blood draw	32
doctor visit	171
hospital care	102
injections	23
inpatient care	102
minimally invasive procedures	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jessica Rankins Parker, MD.

**Gender**
Female	37
Male	23

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	43
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	5
75 to 84	14
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jessica Rankins Parker, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jessica Rankins Parker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	32
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	6
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Jessica Rankins Parker, MD graduated from Michigan State University in 2011. She completed residency at University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Neurology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Michigan State University (2011)

Residency: University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals (2015)

Board Certification: Neurology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jessica Rankins Parker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health

NOVANT MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jessica Rankins Parker, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 115 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jessica Rankins Parker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Waxhaw, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$445 Aimovig $445
Allergan Inc.	$151 BOTOX $137	$15
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$145 NURTEC ODT $145
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$116 $116
EISAI INC.	$114 Fycompa $114
Other	$400 AJOVY $94	Trudhesa $73	AUBAGIO $53	Trellis $19	UBRELVY $19	Other $141

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,371

Biography

Dr. Jessica Parker is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She works in Waxhaw, NC. Her clinical interests include chronic migraine and trigeminal neuralgia. Dr. Parker is professionally affiliated with Novant Health. She graduated from Michigan State University and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. Novant Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Waxhaw, NC.

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