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Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD

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(Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD)

(195 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology, General Practice and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Professional interests include: headache

1000 Ochsner Boulevard
Covington, LA 70433

(985) 338-5333

Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD is a null in Covington, LA specializing in psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Health.

Office Locations

1000 Ochsner Boulevard
Covington, LA 70433

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Some issues Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

In The News

“"I guess you could say we are not really party animals," says Dr. Maria-Carmen Wilson, who treats headache patients at the University of South Florida's neurology clinic in Tampa.”—"They Feel Your Pain", Los Angeles Times, October 2001

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

botulinum toxin injection for migraine

By Affordability:

chemodenervation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD performed more botulinum toxin injection for migraine procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for chemodenervation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD treated as a null in Covington, LA during 2012 were injections, minimally invasive procedures and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	387
injections	516
minimally invasive procedures	494
pain management	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD treated as a null in Covington, LA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	323
injections	568
minimally invasive procedures	568

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD treated as a null in Covington, LA during 2014 were injections, minimally invasive procedures and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	475
injections	345
minimally invasive procedures	329
pain management	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD treated as a null in Covington, LA during 2015 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	540
hospital care	112
injections	347
inpatient care	112
minimally invasive procedures	295
nerve block	14
pain management	52
spinal procedures	32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	30
Less than 65	272

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD treated as a null in Covington, LA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	145
injections	36
minimally invasive procedures	36

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD treated as a null in Covington, LA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127
injections	77
minimally invasive procedures	77

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD treated as a null in Covington, LA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	132
injections	103
minimally invasive procedures	103

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD treated as a null in Covington, LA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	114
injections	123
minimally invasive procedures	123

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD treated as a null in Covington, LA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74
injections	107
minimally invasive procedures	107

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD treated as a null in Covington, LA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	128
injections	108
minimally invasive procedures	108

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD treated as a null in Covington, LA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
injections	160
minimally invasive procedures	160

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD treated as a null in Covington, LA were injections, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	234
hospital care	112
injections	226
inpatient care	112
minimally invasive procedures	218
nerve block	14
pain management	30
spinal procedures	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	138
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	10
85 and over	2
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	3
Cancer	6

Education & Training

She completed residency at University of South Florida College of Medicine. She has a state license in Louisiana.

Residency: University of South Florida College of Medicine (1991)

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ochsner Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 195 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Covington, LA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$105,649 Zecuity $103,813	FENTORA $1,536	AJOVY $99	$202
Lilly USA, LLC	$81,610 EMGALITY $39,759	REYVOW $23,569	$18,283
Allergan Inc.	$62,690 BOTOX $62,594	BOTOX COSMETIC $46	BOTOX CHRONIC MIGRAINE $25	RESTASIS $10	COMBIGAN $4	Other $10
Depomed, Inc.	$62,389 Cambia $62,165	Gralise $224
Amgen Inc.	$49,865 Aimovig $49,057	$808
Other	$119,109 UBRELVY $36,193	BOTOX $31,923	NURTEC ODT $16,113	Trudhesa $9,999	QULIPTA $2,583	Other $22,298

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$402,373
Consulting Fee	$36,011
Travel and Lodging	$30,933
Food and Beverage	$9,816
Honoraria	$1,500
Other	$678

Research Payments

Dr. Maria Carmen B. Wilson, MD has received 138 research payments totaling $913,162.

Biography

Dr. Maria Carmen Wilson sees patients in Covington, LA. Her medical specialties are general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Wilson's patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Wilson include headache. She is professionally affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Covington, LA. She completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF). Dr. Wilson is conversant in Spanish.