An estimated 568,161 people in Louisiana 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.

25,892
need specialist or headache program care
Complexity Levels 1–2*
96,261
need neurology-level care
Complexity Levels 3–4*
446,001
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

6 congressional districts in Louisiana

DistrictTotal patientsSpecialist care*Neurology care*Primary care*
LA-02101,5264,63017,19979,695
LA-0398,0114,46616,60476,930
LA-0597,0204,42116,44076,161
LA-0493,9864,28315,93173,785
LA-0693,5874,26215,85273,466
LA-0184,0313,83014,23565,964

* 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 Louisiana

Headache Programs — Level 2

New Orleans Headache & Neurology Clinic

Gretna, LA

2 providers · 1 UCNS-certified

nohnclinic.com

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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana have never prescribed a CGRP-targeting therapy — by metro area and congressional district.

Doty A. Louisiana Headache Disorder Population Estimates. The Headache Vault; 2026. headachevault.com/research/states/louisiana Licensed CC BY 4.0.
✓ CC BY 4.0
← All states