Ketamine Infusion Center – Covington, Louisiana Ketamine Clinics

✓ Last verified: April 21, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff

Known For: Ketamine Infusion Center is the first and most experienced ketamine infusion center in Louisiana. The Covington location, led by Dr. Brian C. Ball—a board-certified anesthesiologist with over 30 years of experience—reports an 80% or greater response rate. Each 45-minute infusion is monitored by a registered nurse with Dr. Ball on-site.

HealingMaps Take: As Louisiana’s first ketamine clinic with an 80%+ response rate, the Covington location is a top choice for Northshore patients. Dr. Ball’s anesthesiology background and 30+ years of experience ensure clinical safety, and the nurse-monitored infusion process provides attentive care throughout. Patients report dramatic reductions in both pain and depression symptoms—often after eliminating other heavy medications.

Market Position: Ketamine Infusion Center is an IV-ketamine-focused clinic in the Covington metro — the most common cash-pay protocol in the HealingMaps verified directory.

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Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Ketamine Infusion Center

Industry pricing reference. Ketamine Infusion Center has not published specific per-session pricing — contact the clinic directly for a quote. The calculator above shows typical metro-level cost estimates across protocols, not this clinic’s specific prices.

What to Expect at Your First Ketamine Infusion Center Appointment

1. Initial intake call — Brief medical history review, depression and anxiety screening, and medical clearance for IV ketamine. Call (985) 317-9242 to schedule.
2. Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Ketamine Infusion Center clinical team.
3. First treatment session — supervised IV ketamine infusion in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes (40-minute infusion + recovery). Sessions are held at 1978 North Hwy 190, Suite B, Covington, LA 70433. You’ll have a comfortable chair or recliner, dim lighting, and direct medical monitoring throughout.
4. Recovery and follow-up — observation period after dosing, mood check-in with the clinical team, and scheduling your next session. Arrange for a ride home; do not drive for 24 hours after your IV session.

What to Ask on Your Ketamine Infusion Center Consult Call

• How long has the Ketamine Infusion Center clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
• Does Ketamine Infusion Center provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, and what’s a typical 6-session total cost including any follow-up?
• Have you obtained Spravato prior authorization through BCBS Louisiana, Vantage Health Plan, or Humana — and what’s the typical PA approval timeline?
• What does Ketamine Infusion Center recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?

Covington Ketamine Market Snapshot

Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Louisiana, state-level prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.

• Adult depression in Louisiana: N/A
• Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): N/A
• Adults lacking health insurance: N/A
• Recent Covington-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Louisiana residents have recently contacted us seeking ketamine care

Behind this data: HealingMaps has analyzed 23,496 patient inquiries (Oct 2022 – Mar 2026), mapped 1,473 verified clinics across 3,142 counties, scraped 132 clinic pricing pages, and collected 658 practitioner survey responses. This snapshot reflects our multi-source methodology.

From the 2026 Ketamine Industry Report

The U.S. ketamine therapy market is $3.4 billion today and projected to reach $6.9 billion by 2030 — more than doubling in a six-year window as access and awareness expand. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.

Patient Questions about Ketamine Infusion Center

This 3-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Ketamine Infusion Center treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.

Is Ketamine Infusion Center suited for treatment-resistant depression?

Ketamine Infusion Center treats depression via IV ketamine (off-label, evidence-based). Insurance coverage is rare for IV/KAP — most patients pay out of pocket. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are best candidates here.

Does Ketamine Infusion Center treat chronic pain conditions?

Yes — Ketamine Infusion Center treats chronic pain. They use IV ketamine for pain, which typically means longer infusion times and higher cumulative doses than mental-health protocols. Common indications include complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), fibromyalgia, and certain neuropathic pain syndromes. Pain pricing varies significantly by structure: per-infusion vs. multi-day inpatient packages — verify how this clinic structures their billing.

Can Ketamine Infusion Center help with anxiety disorders?

Yes — Ketamine Infusion Center treats anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorder. The evidence base for ketamine in anxiety is less robust than for depression, but it can be a meaningful option for patients who haven’t responded to SSRIs or benzodiazepines. Worth asking which of their protocols they typically recommend for anxiety-primary patients.

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Review (1)

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  Jessie Taylor

  December 20, 2022 at 9:05 pm

  Dr. Ball is pure Gold. I owe him my life. Thank you so much.

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