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Concierge Doctors in New Orleans, LA

7 concierge and direct primary care practices — average membership:

$75/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does concierge medicine cost in New Orleans?
The average is $75/mo per month. Poppy Direct Care offers DPC at $100 per month. MDVIP physicians charge $2,100 to $2,500 per year. Two of five practices are currently accepting new patients.
Is there LGBTQ+-inclusive concierge care in New Orleans?
Yes. Poppy Direct Care ($100/month DPC) offers LGBTQ+-inclusive care including gender-affirming services, free STI testing, and birth control consultations.
Does Ochsner Health offer concierge medicine?
Ochsner Health offers executive health and concierge-style programs. Charles Smith III MD has Ochsner Baptist affiliations. Ochsner is the dominant system in Louisiana with 40+ hospitals and clinics.
Do New Orleans concierge doctors accept insurance?
Poppy Direct Care does not bill insurance. MDVIP may bill for certain covered services. Your health insurance still covers specialists, hospitalizations, imaging, and prescriptions. As of January 2026, DPC memberships are compatible with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for patients with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs).
How do I find a concierge doctor in New Orleans?
You can browse all 7 concierge and DPC practices in New Orleans on this page. Currently, two practices are accepting new patients.

Quick Facts: Concierge Medicine in New Orleans

  • Practices on NextMD: 7
  • Doctors: 7
  • Average membership: $75/mo
  • Metro population: 1.3 million (2025)
  • Most affordable option: $100/mo (Poppy Direct Care, DPC)
  • Practice density: 1 practice per 254,300 residents
  • Major hospital systems: Ochsner Health (concierge program), LCMC Health, Tulane Medical Center

About Concierge Medicine in New Orleans

New Orleans rebuilt much of its healthcare infrastructure from scratch after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, becoming a national model for community health centers. Ochsner Health emerged as the dominant regional system, now operating 40+ hospitals and clinics across Louisiana. Ochsner offers an executive health and concierge program. LCMC Health (University Medical Center, Touro, Children's Hospital, East Jefferson) and Tulane Medical Center round out the hospital landscape.

The New Orleans metro has a population of approximately 1.3 million (as of 2025). NextMD lists 7 concierge medicine and DPC practices, with 7 doctors. The average membership is $75/mo per month.

The market is small: four MDVIP concierge physicians at $2,100 to $2,500 per year and one DPC practice. Poppy Direct Care is the sole DPC option, offering LGBTQ+-inclusive care with gender-affirming services, free STI testing, and birth control consultations at $100 per month. Three of five practices are currently not accepting new patients.

What Does Concierge Medicine Cost in New Orleans?

The average membership in New Orleans is $75/mo per month. For context on how concierge medicine pricing works across the US, New Orleans sits in the mid-range.

Practice ModelTypical CostWhat You Get
Direct primary care (DPC)$100/monthFlat monthly fee, no copays, same-day access, LGBTQ+-inclusive
Concierge (MDVIP)$2,100 to $2,500/yearAnnual retainer, same-day access, 24/7 availability

Practices with Published Pricing

  • Poppy Direct Care (New Orleans). $100 per month plus $100 booking fee for first visit. DPC. Family discounts available. Serves adults 18-65. LGBTQ+-inclusive care including gender-affirming services. Free STI testing and birth control consultations. Currently accepting new patients.
  • Robert Miles, MD (New Orleans). $2,100 per year. MDVIP. Internal medicine. Chronic disease management. Currently accepting new patients.
  • Margaret Morel Pelitere, MD (New Orleans). $2,100 per year. MDVIP. 20+ years experience. LSU Medical Center trained. Currently not accepting new patients.
  • John M. Wise, MD (New Orleans). $2,150 per year. MDVIP. Internal medicine. Currently not accepting new patients.
  • Charles C. Smith III, MD (New Orleans). $2,500 per year. MDVIP. Internal medicine, pulmonology, and geriatric medicine. Home and nursing home visits. Touro Infirmary and Ochsner Baptist affiliations. Currently not accepting new patients.

How to Choose a Concierge Doctor in New Orleans

  • Only two practices are accepting patients. Poppy Direct Care ($100/month DPC) and Robert Miles MD ($2,100/year MDVIP) are currently open. Our guide on how to choose the right concierge or DPC doctor can help you compare these two very different models.
  • Understand the models. Poppy is DPC, Miles is MDVIP concierge. Learn about the key differences between concierge medicine and DPC before choosing. Three of five practices are full. In a market this small, act quickly.
  • Poppy Direct Care is distinctive. LGBTQ+-inclusive DPC with gender-affirming care, free STI testing, and birth control consultations at $100 per month. This community-focused model is uncommon in smaller Southern metros.
  • Ochsner is the dominant referral system. Ochsner Health operates 40+ hospitals and clinics across Louisiana. Charles Smith III MD has Ochsner Baptist affiliations. Ask your concierge doctor about their Ochsner referral relationships.
  • Uptown/Garden District and Old Metairie are the affluent corridors. Mandeville and Covington across Lake Pontchartrain (St. Tammany Parish) are the wealthiest suburbs.