Browse anesthesiologists in Mississippi.
466
Anesthesiologists
100%
Accepting patients
81%
Most common: MD
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Mississippi has 466 licensed anesthesiologists spread across the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (81%), which stands for Doctor of Medicine. DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is the second most common at 6%.
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine and William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine train anesthesiologists in the state. Notable hospitals include University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle, and Forrest General Hospital. Health systems such as University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and Singing River Health System employ many of the state's anesthesiologists.
65% accept Medicare. Patients with Mississippi Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all anesthesiologists participate. The most widely accepted carriers include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-46944, qhp-17091, and molina.
Mississippi has among the fewest physicians per capita of any state, with significant healthcare deserts in the Delta region.
Mississippi has 466 licensed anesthesiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of anesthesiologists in Mississippi are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among anesthesiologists in Mississippi include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-46944, qhp-17091, and molina. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
Anesthesia charges range from $500 to $1,500 per hour. A labor epidural costs $1,000 to $3,000. A nerve block runs $500 to $2,000. Actual costs in Mississippi depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Anesthesia is billed by time units. Longer surgeries cost more. Under the No Surprises Act, you cannot be balance-billed by out-of-network anesthesiologists at in-network facilities. Review your surgical estimate for anesthesia charges.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Mississippi has 466 anesthesiologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Mississippi, 81% hold the MD credential and 6% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
65% of anesthesiologists in Mississippi accept Medicare. Medicare covers anesthesia services as part of surgical benefits. Anesthesiologist fees are included in the overall surgical billing. The No Surprises Act protects against out-of-network anesthesia charges at in-network facilities. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some anesthesiologists in Mississippi accept Mississippi Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers anesthesia services as part of surgical care in all states. No additional authorization is needed beyond surgical approval. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Mississippi Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Top accepted carriers in Mississippi include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-46944, qhp-17091, and molina.
Anesthesia services are covered as part of your surgical benefits. The anesthesiologist may bill separately from the surgeon and hospital. Under the No Surprises Act, you are protected from surprise out-of-network anesthesia bills at in-network facilities. Anesthesia is billed by time (per unit), so longer surgeries cost more. Pre-operative consultations may have a separate copay.