An estimated 93,462 people in District of Columbia live with migraine.

Based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 population data and Burch et al. (2021) migraine-specific prevalence rates.

Census ACS 2023 · Burch et al. (2021) · CC BY 4.0

Patient Population by Care Level

How many patients need each level of care.

4,261
need specialist or headache program care
Complexity Levels 1–2*
15,836
need neurology-level care
Complexity Levels 3–4*
73,366
appropriate for primary care
Complexity Level 5*

* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →

By Congressional District

1 congressional district in District of Columbia

DistrictTotal patientsSpecialist care*Neurology care*Primary care*
DC-0093,4624,26115,83673,366

* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →

Headache Centers & Programs

1 headache center or program in District of Columbia

Headache Programs — Level 2

Georgetown University Medical Center — Neurology

Washington, DC

6 providers · 2 UCNS-certified

www.medstarhealth.org/doctors/jessica-ailani-md

Provider counts reflect headache program providers only — not all neurologists at the same address. UCNS certification verified against the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties diplomate directory.

More Data Coming

Building a complete picture.

Coming September 2026

Payer Policy Data

What insurers in District of Columbia require before authorizing CGRP-targeting therapies — step therapy requirements, formulary placements, and Gold Card law status.

Coming Fall 2026

Prescribing Gap Analysis

How many primary care physicians actively treating migraine patients in District of Columbia have never prescribed a CGRP-targeting therapy — by metro area and congressional district.

Doty A. District of Columbia Headache Disorder Population Estimates. The Headache Vault; 2026. headachevault.com/research/states/district-of-columbia Licensed CC BY 4.0.
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