How Much Does a Collaborating Physician Cost in Louisiana? (2026)
By Chris Caulfield, RN, MSN, FNP-BC · Founder & CEO, NP Collaborator
In Louisiana, a collaborating physician typically costs $574–$699 per month, with a median of $574/month — based on 20+ real contracts in Louisiana. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Source: NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026.
In Louisiana, a collaborating physician typically costs between $574 and $699 per month, with a median of $574/month. That median is above the national median of $549/month. These figures come from our own analysis of 20+ real signed Louisiana contracts in The Fair Price for Collaboration Report — the first all-in collaboration cost study funded by the NPs and PAs who pay these fees. You can see how every state compares on our collaborating physician cost by state page.
Why does Louisiana price where it does?
Louisiana sits above the national median ($574–$699). The state requires a collaborative practice agreement approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, and if the collaborating physician is unavailable and no alternate is designated, the NP may not prescribe. This creates demand for reliable, always-available physician coverage — which drives the price up.
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Rules summarized for context; verify current requirements with the state board.
For the specific licensing and collaboration requirements in Louisiana, see our Louisiana collaborating physician requirements.
What moves your price within the Louisiana band?
Within Louisiana's Fair Price Band, you move toward the lower end when your practice has light prescribing needs or established backup coverage. You move toward the upper end when you need 24/7 prescriptive authority coverage, when your specialty involves frequent prescribing decisions, or when the physician must maintain strict availability guarantees.
Fair Price Band = 25th–75th percentile of real signed contracts.
Louisiana vs national: how does the cost compare?
Louisiana's median monthly cost is above the national median, and its Fair Price Band runs higher at the top. Here is the side-by-side.
| Metric | Louisiana | National |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Price Band (25th–75th percentile) | $574–$699/mo | $499–$599/mo |
| Median monthly cost | $574/mo | $549/mo |
| Sample size | 20+ actual contracts | 2,000+ actual contracts |
How Louisiana compares to similar states
Looking at other states with similar collaborating physician costs can give you a better sense of regional pricing patterns. Here are states with the closest median fees to Louisiana's $574/month.
How do you know your Louisiana quote is fair?
- The quote sits above Louisiana's 75th percentile of $699/month with no stated reason.
- Physician malpractice insurance is excluded from the monthly fee (or left unclear).
- There are no written chart-review terms — cadence, volume, or turnaround.
- A one-time match or onboarding fee is not disclosed up front.
- The all-in monthly cost isn't put in writing against Louisiana's $574–$699/mo band.
Collaborating physician cost in Louisiana: FAQs
How much does a collaborating physician cost in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, a collaborating physician typically costs $574–$699 per month, with a median of $574/month, based on 20+ real contracts in Louisiana. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance.
What is a fair price for a collaborating physician in Louisiana?
A fair Louisiana quote falls within that state's Fair Price Band of $574–$699/month, centered on a median of $574/month. A quote above $699/month with no stated reason is worth questioning.
Is a collaborating physician more expensive in Louisiana than the national average?
Louisiana's median of $574/month is above the national median of $549/month. Nationally, most nurse practitioners pay $499–$599/month.
Does the Louisiana collaborating physician cost include malpractice insurance?
In our data it does — the Louisiana figures reflect the total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Confirm in writing whether any specific quote bundles physician malpractice coverage.
How many contracts is the Louisiana Fair Price data based on?
The Louisiana figures are based on 20+ real signed contracts analyzed for the NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026. We band sample counts rather than publishing exact totals.
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Last updated: August 18, 2026 · NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026