Concierge Doctors in Louisiana
23 concierge and direct primary care practices across 7 cities — average membership:
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Quick Facts: Concierge Medicine in Louisiana
- Practices on NextMD: 22
- Cities with practices: 7
- Average membership: $109/mo
- State population: 4.6 million (2025)
- National ranking by practice count: #39 of 50 states
- Most affordable DPC: $100/mo (Poppy Direct Care, New Orleans, LGBTQ+-inclusive)
- Ochsner Health dominates: 40+ hospitals and clinics across Louisiana
- Only 2 of 5 New Orleans practices currently accepting new patients
About Concierge Medicine in Louisiana
Louisiana ranks thirty-ninth nationally for concierge medicine practices. NextMD lists 22 practices across 7 cities, with an average membership of $109/mo per month.
New Orleans (5 practices) is the primary market. Poppy Direct Care ($100/month plus $100 first visit booking fee, LGBTQ+-inclusive, gender-affirming services, free STI testing, currently accepting) is the sole DPC option and one of the few LGBTQ+-focused DPC practices in the South. MDVIP has 4 physicians: Robert Miles, MD ($2,100/year, currently accepting) and Margaret Morel Pelitere, MD ($2,100/year), John M. Wise, MD ($2,150/year), and Charles C. Smith III, MD ($2,500/year, pulmonology, geriatric medicine, home and nursing home visits, Ochsner Baptist and Touro affiliations). Only 2 of 5 practices are currently accepting new patients.
Metairie (2 practices) extends the New Orleans market across the parish line. Covington (1 practice) serves the Northshore/St. Tammany Parish corridor across Lake Pontchartrain, one of the most affluent areas in the metro. Ochsner Health System (40+ hospitals and clinics, largest in Louisiana) anchors the medical landscape alongside Tulane Medical Center and LCMC Health.
A national actuarial study found that concierge patients visit the ER 40% less often than traditional patients. For context on how concierge medicine pricing works across the US, Louisiana is moderately priced but supply-constrained.
Top Cities for Concierge Medicine and Direct Primary Care in Louisiana
| City | Practices | Avg Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 8 | $175/mo |
| New Orleans | 6 | $100/mo |
| Shreveport | 3 | $108/mo |
| Metairie | 2 | $50/mo |
| Covington | 1 | — |
| Kenner | 1 | — |
| Lake Charles | 1 | $50/mo |
Frequently Asked Questions About Concierge Medicine in Louisiana
How much does concierge medicine cost in Louisiana?
The statewide average is $109/mo per month. DPC starts at $100/month (Poppy Direct Care, New Orleans). MDVIP ranges from $2,100/year (Miles MD) to $2,500/year (Smith MD). Louisiana is moderately priced but most practices are full.
What are the top cities for concierge medicine and direct primary care in Louisiana?
- New Orleans (5 practices): Poppy Direct Care $100/mo DPC (LGBTQ+-inclusive, accepting), Miles MD $2,100/yr MDVIP (accepting)
- Metairie (2 practices): Old Metairie affluent corridor, New Orleans suburb
- Covington (1 practice): Northshore/St. Tammany Parish across Lake Pontchartrain
How does Louisiana compare to other states?
Louisiana ranks #39 nationally with 22 practices across 7 cities. Louisiana has fewer practices than neighboring Texas (299) and Mississippi. The market is supply-constrained with 3 of 5 New Orleans practices currently full.
How do I find a concierge doctor in Louisiana?
Browse practices by city using the links above. Our guide on how to choose the right concierge or DPC doctor covers the key factors.
