Neurosurgeons in Louisiana
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
132 Neurological Surgery providers practice in Louisiana, including 27 (20%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in New Orleans. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Neurological Surgery by city in Louisiana
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Where Neurosurgeons in Louisiana practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 83 of the 132 providers listed here (63%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
13%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
24%mid-size group (10 to 99)
63%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Neurosurgeons | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| Ochsner Clinic LLC | 16 | 2,845 | New Orleans |
| Neuromedical Center | 9 | 114 | Baton Rouge |
| Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice | 8 | 567 | Shreveport |
| Physical Therapy Services of West Louisiana Inc. | 8 | 92 | Leesville |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | 6 | 388 | New Orleans |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Neurosurgeons affiliated |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 14 |
| East Jefferson General Hospital | Metairie | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 13 |
| The Spine Hospital of Louisiana | Baton Rouge | Physician-owned | Not rated | 10 |
| Slidell Memorial Hospital | Slidell | Government | 2 of 5 | 9 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center | Baton Rouge | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 9 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Neurological Surgery providers in Louisiana
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Gregory Dowd, M.D.Alexandria, LA · $39 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(318) 443-4576 Dr. Michael Drerup, M.D.Alexandria, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(318) 443-4576 Dr. Paul Birinyi, MDAlexandria, LA · $154 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(800) 238-0827 Dr. Troy Vaughn, M.D.Alexandria, LA · $104 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(318) 443-4576 Dr. Allen Joseph, MDBaton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 769-2200 Dr. Brandon GaynorBaton Rouge, LA · $864 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 769-2200 Dr. Charles Bowie, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $7,871 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(225) 769-2200 Dr. Eric Oberlander, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $13,227 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(225) 769-2200 Dr. Garrett Venable, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $3,090 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 768-2164 Dr. Gregory Fautheree, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $2,201 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(225) 769-2200 Dr. Hailey Budnick, MDBaton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 374-4325 Dr. Horace Mitchell, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $271 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 769-2200 Dr. Jillian Ploof, D.OBaton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 765-5500 Dr. John Clifford, MDBaton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 769-2200 Dr. Kelly Scrantz, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $304 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 769-2200 Dr. Lori Mcbride, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 765-6834 Dr. Luke Corsten, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $605 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 769-2200 Dr. Marvin Clifton, MDBaton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 923-1621 Dr. Paul Waguespack, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $7,312 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 769-2200 Dr. Richard Stanger, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $947 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(225) 769-2200 Dr. Scott Soleau, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $18 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 769-2200 Dr. Steve MonkBaton Rouge, LA · $573 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 769-2200 Dr. Thomas Perone, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 923-2701 Dr. Matthew Hefner, MDBossier City, LA · $56 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(318) 212-7280 Dr. Benjamin Brown, MDCovington, LA · $97 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(985) 246-2800 Dr. Carl Lowder, MDCovington, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(985) 875-2828 Dr. Ilias Caralopoulos, MDCovington, LA · $20 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(985) 898-7175 Dr. Jared Robichaux, M.D.Covington, LA · $2,000 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(985) 400-5778 Dr. Seth Hayes, M.D.Covington, LA · $77 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(985) 898-7175 Dr. Thomas Francavilla, MDCovington, LA · $240 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(985) 951-3222 Dr. Aaron Sigler, D.O.Hammond, LA · $478 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(985) 230-7409 Dr. Edward Burkhardt, MDHammond, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(985) 230-7400 Dr. Sebastian Koga, MDHammond, LA · $134,362 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(985) 345-7246 Dr. Daniel Denis, M.D., M.SC., FRCSCKenner, LA · $3,190 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(504) 443-9500 Dr. Donald Dietze, MDLacombe, LA · $21,551 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(985) 871-4114 Dr. Alan Appley, M.D.Lafayette, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(337) 235-7743 Dr. Ann Marie Flannery, MDLafayette, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(337) 470-5920 Dr. Ilyas Munshi, M.D.Lafayette, LA · $309 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(337) 234-5344 Dr. Jason Cormier, MDLafayette, LA · $14,044 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(337) 235-7743 Dr. Jayme Trahan, M.D.Lafayette, LA · $3,784 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(337) 706-8996 Dr. Luiz Dearaujo, M.D.Lafayette, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(337) 269-6004 Dr. Nancy Rogers, MDLafayette, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(337) 988-0200 Dr. Patrick Alton Juneau, M.D.Lafayette, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(337) 267-1319 Dr. Ricardo Leoni, M.D.Lafayette, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(337) 981-8294 Dr. Saul Morales Valero, M.D.Lafayette, LA · $467 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(337) 235-7743 Dr. Thomas Bertuccini, M.D.Lafayette, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(337) 235-0933 Dr. Todd Fountain, M.D.Lafayette, LA · $2,329 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(337) 235-8007 Dr. William Brennan, M.D.Lafayette, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(337) 981-2125 Dr. Brian Kelley, D.O.Lake Charles, LA · $21,472 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(337) 478-9653 Conditions Neurological Surgery providers in Louisiana commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Neurological Surgery providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Herniated disc
- Brain tumors
- Spinal stenosis
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Common questions
How many Neurological Surgery providers are in Louisiana?There are 132 Neurological Surgery providers with active NPI records practicing in Louisiana, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Neurological Surgery providers in Louisiana offer telehealth?Yes. 27 of the 132 Neurological Surgery providers in Louisiana (about 20%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most Neurological Surgery providers?New Orleans (31), Shreveport (21), Baton Rouge (19) have the highest concentration of Neurological Surgery providers in Louisiana.
How many Neurological Surgery providers in Louisiana received drug or device company payments?86 of 132 Neurological Surgery providers in Louisiana (65%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Neurological Surgery providers in Louisiana treat?Neurological Surgery providers commonly treat herniated disc, brain tumors, spinal stenosis, trigeminal neuralgia and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Neurosurgeons in Louisiana work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 83 Neurosurgeons in Louisiana enrolled in Medicare, 13% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 24% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 63% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Neurosurgeons in Louisiana work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Louisiana hospitals where the most Neurosurgeons hold privileges are Ochsner Medical Center Acute in New Orleans; East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie; The Spine Hospital of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.
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