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Dr. Rebecca Elaine Whiddon, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (2007)

Professional interests include: movement disorders, general neurology, onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox, Botox Cosmetic), and more.

10101 Park Rowe Avenue #200
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

(225) 769-2200

Dr. Rebecca Elaine Whiddon, MD is a neurologist in Baton Rouge, LA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Rebecca Elaine Whiddon, MD is affiliated with Woman's Hospital , The NeuroMedical Center and NEUROMEDICAL CENTER.

Office Locations

Address:

10101 Park Rowe Avenue #200
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

doctor visit	70
electroencephalography (EEG)	12
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	15
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	30
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	389
electroencephalography (EEG)	24
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	33
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

doctor visit	556
electroencephalography (EEG)	36
hospital care	211
inpatient care	211

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	568

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	730
Black	244
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	402
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	108
Less than 65	240

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	25
Cancer	12

doctor visit	613
electroencephalography (EEG)	54
hospital care	227
inpatient care	227

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	146
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	57
Less than 65	119

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	36
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	8
doctor visit	609
electroencephalography (EEG)	60
hospital care	268
inpatient care	268

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	62
Less than 65	111

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	34
Cancer	11

doctor visit	884
electroencephalography (EEG)	70
hospital care	247
injections	32
inpatient care	247
minimally invasive procedures	32

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	170
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	66
Less than 65	119

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	35
Cancer	11

doctor visit	855
electroencephalography (EEG)	58
hospital care	207
injections	28
inpatient care	207
minimally invasive procedures	28

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	173
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	54
Less than 65	115

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	34
Cancer	10

doctor visit	677
electroencephalography (EEG)	32
hospital care	78
injections	31
inpatient care	78
minimally invasive procedures	31

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	40
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	35
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	1244
electroencephalography (EEG)	53
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rebecca Elaine Whiddon, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rebecca Elaine Whiddon, MD treated as a neurologist in Baton Rouge, LA were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and minimally invasive procedures.

diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	657
electroencephalography (EEG)	45
hospital care	171
injections	30
inpatient care	171
minimally invasive procedures	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rebecca Elaine Whiddon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	106
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	300
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	116
85 and over	43
Less than 65	88
65 to 74	178

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rebecca Elaine Whiddon, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rebecca Elaine Whiddon, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	25

Education & Training

Dr. Rebecca Elaine Whiddon, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2007. She is certified by the Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (2007)

Board Certification: Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rebecca Elaine Whiddon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Woman's Hospital

The NeuroMedical Center

NEUROMEDICAL CENTER

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,177 Deep Brain Neurostimulation $1,812	ACTIVA $365
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$447 AZILECT $380	NUVIGIL $47	AUSTEDO $19
Allergan Inc.	$305 BOTOX $166	NAMENDA XR $37	RESTASIS $34	Botox Therapeutic $13	ACZONE $12	Other $42
AbbVie, Inc.	$159 Duopa $66	ZINBRYTA $25	$68
Biogen, Inc.	$151 PLEGRIDY $104	TECFIDERA $13	$34
Other	$1,271 Gilenya $141	Horizant $107	NORTHERA $102	QUDEXY XR Topiramate Extended Release Capsules $100	AVONEX $86	Other $735

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,494
Travel and Lodging	$987
Education	$28

Research Payments

Dr. Rebecca Elaine Whiddon, MD has received 20 research payments totaling $63,665.

Biography

Dr. Rebecca Whiddon is a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist. Dr. Whiddon is professionally affiliated with Woman's Hospital. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans.

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