An estimated 81,936 people in Vermont 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.

3,737
need specialist or headache program care
Complexity Levels 1–2*
13,880
need neurology-level care
Complexity Levels 3–4*
64,323
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 Vermont

DistrictTotal patientsSpecialist care*Neurology care*Primary care*
VT-0081,9363,73713,88064,323

* 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

3 headache centers and programs in Vermont

Headache Programs — Level 2

UVM Health Network — Neurology

Burlington, VT

2 providers · 1 UCNS-certified

www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/provider/katherine-a-wayman-md

UVM Health Network — Neurology (Prospect St)

Burlington, VT

3 providers · 2 UCNS-certified

www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/provider/robert-e-shapiro-md-phd

UVM Medical Center Neurology

Burlington, VT

6 providers · 3 UCNS-certified

www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/neurology

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

Doty A. Vermont Headache Disorder Population Estimates. The Headache Vault; 2026. headachevault.com/research/states/vermont Licensed CC BY 4.0.
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