Cost of a Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) Visit
in Louisiana
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Louisiana's unique healthcare challenges, including high rates of diabetes and hypertension that exceed national averages, make access to affordable primary care visits particularly important for residents. Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) patients typically pay between $69 and $222 for their visits, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $99 based on negotiated insurance rates. Louisiana has 56 active Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) providers across the state, allowing patients to browse all providers to find the most affordable option for their specific needs.
Average
$130
Median
$99
Lowest
$69
Highest
$222
Providers
56
1% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does family medicine visit compare to related procedures in Louisiana?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine Visit Standard office visit with an internist | 99214 | $70 | $102 | $202 | 60 |
| Cardiologist Visit Standard office visit with a cardiologist | 99214 | $80 | $87 | $120 | 8 |
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 family medicine 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 Family medicine physicians in Louisiana
Dr. Brian Stewart, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Sulphur, LA
Dr. Paul Rachal, MD
Family Medicine Physician · New Roads, LA
Dr. John Hogg, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Natchitoches, LA
Dr. Jack Heidenreich, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Raceland, LA
Dr. Douglas Mehaffie, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Gretna, LA
Why Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) Visit Costs Vary Across Louisiana
Louisiana's Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) costs average approximately 1% above national rates, reflecting the state's moderate cost of living and healthcare market dynamics. The state's mix of urban medical centers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge with extensive rural areas creates distinct pricing patterns across different regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Louisiana's healthcare access varies dramatically between urban centers like New Orleans and Baton Rouge, which have multiple Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) options and competitive pricing, versus rural parishes where provider scarcity can limit choice and increase costs. Many rural areas rely on Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics that offer sliding-scale fees but may have longer wait times. The state's geography, including areas still recovering from hurricane damage, creates unique access challenges that can affect both availability and pricing of primary care services.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) practices in Louisiana, particularly those affiliated with major systems like Ochsner Health or LCMC Health, typically charge facility fees that can increase total visit costs by 30-50% compared to independent practices. Independent family medicine practices generally offer more competitive pricing due to lower administrative overhead and more flexible billing practices. Academic medical centers associated with LSU Health or Tulane may charge premium rates but often provide access to the latest treatments and research opportunities.
Insurance Market Competition in Louisiana
Louisiana's insurance market features moderate competition among Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna, with BCBS maintaining the largest market share and strongest provider networks. This concentration allows major insurers significant negotiating power with Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) providers, generally keeping rates reasonable compared to states with less insurer competition. The lack of Medicaid expansion limits the payer mix for many providers, potentially affecting their willingness to offer steep discounts to self-pay patients.
Physician Supply and Demand in Louisiana
With 56 active Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) providers serving the entire state, Louisiana faces moderate physician availability relative to its population of 4.6 million residents. This supply-demand balance varies significantly by region, with adequate availability in metro areas but potential shortages in rural parishes that can drive up costs and increase wait times. The state's medical education programs, including residencies at LSU and Tulane, help maintain physician supply, though many graduates leave for higher-paying markets in other states.
Cost by Procedure Type
Family Medicine 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 — Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) Costs in Louisiana
What is the average cost of a Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) visit in Louisiana without insurance?
Does Louisiana Medicaid cover Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) visits?
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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 Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) visit in Louisiana?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99214)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska Range: $91 – $314 | $215 |
| 2 | New Hampshire Range: $101 – $282 | $198 |
| 3 | Iowa Range: $80 – $314 | $187 |
| 4 | Maine Range: $80 – $255 | $180 |
| 5 | Minnesota Range: $81 – $313 | $162 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $313 | $161 |
| 7 | California Range: $70 – $250 | $154 |
| 8 | Wyoming Range: $80 – $251 | $152 |
| 9 | Illinois Range: $77 – $226 | $148 |
| 10 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $271 | $144 |
| 11 | Rhode Island Range: $85 – $200 | $143 |
| 12 | North Dakota Range: $91 – $240 | $141 |
| 13 | Texas Range: $70 – $221 | $139 |
| 14 | New Mexico Range: $80 – $178 | $138 |
| 15 | Vermont Range: $107 – $166 | $138 |
| 16 | Mississippi Range: $67 – $249 | $136 |
| 17 | Michigan Range: $66 – $249 | $134 |
| 18 | South Dakota Range: $77 – $239 | $132 |
| 19 | Hawaii Range: $70 – $239 | $131 |
| 20 | New York Range: $78 – $200 | $131 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania Range: $73 – $228 | $130 |
| 22 | Louisiana Range: $69 – $222 | $130 |
| 23 | Colorado Range: $80 – $210 | $126 |
| 24 | Connecticut Range: $80 – $200 | $124 |
| 25 | Oregon Range: $80 – $204 | $124 |
| 26 | Indiana Range: $80 – $202 | $123 |
| 27 | Ohio Range: $70 – $201 | $122 |
| 28 | Georgia Range: $72 – $188 | $122 |
| 29 | South Carolina Range: $68 – $216 | $121 |
| 30 | Washington Range: $80 – $202 | $121 |
| 31 | North Carolina Range: $66 – $210 | $119 |
| 32 | Nevada Range: $48 – $182 | $118 |
| 33 | Virginia Range: $60 – $191 | $116 |
| 34 | Arkansas Range: $70 – $175 | $116 |
| 35 | West Virginia Range: $80 – $133 | $115 |
| 36 | Florida Range: $54 – $200 | $115 |
| 37 | Idaho Range: $75 – $179 | $115 |
| 38 | New Jersey Range: $53 – $188 | $113 |
| 39 | Missouri Range: $67 – $148 | $113 |
| 40 | Kansas Range: $76 – $158 | $113 |
| 41 | Maryland Range: $49 – $194 | $112 |
| 42 | District of Columbia Range: $53 – $199 | $112 |
| 43 | Kentucky Range: $80 – $170 | $110 |
| 44 | Utah Range: $60 – $180 | $110 |
| 45 | Tennessee Range: $70 – $168 | $109 |
| 46 | Oklahoma Range: $70 – $158 | $104 |
| 47 | Arizona Range: $63 – $168 | $104 |
| 48 | Alabama Range: $61 – $160 | $100 |
| 49 | Delaware Range: $58 – $123 | $91 |
| 50 | Alaska Range: $80 – $80 | $80 |
| 51 | Montana Range: $80 – $80 | $80 |