Cost of a Heart Doctor Visit
in Louisiana
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Louisiana's lack of Medicaid expansion affects cardiac care access across the Bayou State, where 8 active Heart Doctor providers serve patients at rates ranking 15th nationally for affordability. Patients typically pay between $80 and $120 for specialist visits, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $87, making Louisiana's cardiac care costs approximately 1% above the national average. Browse all Heart Doctor providers in Louisiana to compare costs and find in-network options near you.
Average
$96
Median
$87
Lowest
$80
Highest
$120
Providers
8
27% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does cardiologist visit compare to related procedures in Louisiana?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Visit Standard office visit with a family medicine physician | 99214 | $69 | $99 | $222 | 56 |
| Internal Medicine Visit Standard office visit with an internist | 99214 | $70 | $102 | $202 | 60 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 99214 — Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 99214 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99214 (Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99214 covers: the provider's professional fee for cardiologist visit. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top Rated Cardiologists in Louisiana
Dr. William Rolston, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Metairie, LA
Dr. Douglas Mendoza, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Peter Fail, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houma, LA
Dr. Iqbal Singh, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Shreveport, LA
Dr. Richard Abben, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houma, LA
Why Heart Doctor Visit Costs Vary Across Louisiana
Louisiana's Heart Doctor costs sit approximately 1% above national averages despite the state's lower cost of living, reflecting limited provider supply and concentrated urban markets. The Pelican State's unique geography creates distinct cost patterns between Mississippi River corridor cities and rural parishes with minimal specialty access.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Louisiana's 8 active Heart Doctor providers concentrate heavily in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport metropolitan areas, leaving rural parishes with limited access and higher travel costs for cardiac care. This urban-rural divide forces many patients in northern and southwestern Louisiana to drive 2+ hours for specialist consultations, often increasing overall episode costs.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based Heart Doctor practices affiliated with Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, or Our Lady of the Lake typically charge higher facility fees compared to independent cardiology groups in Louisiana. These large health system practices often have higher overhead costs but may offer more comprehensive cardiac testing and imaging services on-site.
Insurance Market Competition in Louisiana
Louisiana's insurance market features moderate competition between BCBS Louisiana, UHC, and Aetna, though BCBS Louisiana maintains significant market share affecting negotiated rate dynamics. This relatively concentrated insurer landscape can limit provider negotiating power, helping keep Heart Doctor visit costs below neighboring states like Texas or Arkansas.
Physician Supply and Demand in Louisiana
With only 8 active Heart Doctor providers serving Louisiana's 4.6 million residents, the state faces a significant cardiac specialist shortage that drives up wait times but hasn't dramatically inflated visit costs. This limited supply concentrates demand around major metropolitan areas, creating longer appointment lead times but maintaining relatively stable pricing due to strong insurer negotiation.
Cost by Procedure Type
Cardiologist Visit can be billed under different CPT codes depending on what's done during the procedure in Louisiana.
Follow-up, low complexity
Follow-up, moderate complexity
Follow-up, high complexity
New patient, low complexity
New patient, moderate complexity
New patient, high complexity
Costs shown are median negotiated rates. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan and provider.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Heart Doctor Costs in Louisiana
What is the average cost of a Heart Doctor visit in Louisiana without insurance?
Does Louisiana Medicaid cover Heart Doctor visits?
How do I find an affordable Heart Doctor near me in Louisiana?
What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Heart Doctor visit in Louisiana?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Heart Doctor in Louisiana?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99214)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine Range: $114 – $255 | $208 |
| 2 | Iowa Range: $80 – $274 | $187 |
| 3 | Indiana Range: $81 – $226 | $159 |
| 4 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $271 | $157 |
| 5 | Minnesota Range: $80 – $250 | $157 |
| 6 | Arkansas Range: $74 – $226 | $152 |
| 7 | Illinois Range: $70 – $226 | $150 |
| 8 | Colorado Range: $64 – $257 | $143 |
| 9 | Georgia Range: $75 – $216 | $142 |
| 10 | Connecticut Range: $93 – $207 | $131 |
| 11 | Missouri Range: $72 – $198 | $127 |
| 12 | Hawaii Range: $70 – $203 | $124 |
| 13 | District of Columbia Range: $71 – $194 | $122 |
| 14 | Florida Range: $67 – $200 | $121 |
| 15 | Michigan Range: $66 – $204 | $119 |
| 16 | Maryland Range: $57 – $194 | $116 |
| 17 | Idaho Range: $90 – $150 | $110 |
| 18 | Kentucky Range: $79 – $170 | $110 |
| 19 | Kansas Range: $65 – $151 | $109 |
| 20 | Arizona Range: $65 – $154 | $100 |
| 21 | Mississippi Range: $75 – $133 | $99 |
| 22 | Montana Range: $80 – $136 | $99 |
| 23 | Louisiana Range: $80 – $120 | $96 |
| 24 | Alabama Range: $69 – $128 | $92 |
| 25 | Delaware Range: $80 – $100 | $87 |
| 26 | Alaska Range: $80 – $80 | $80 |