James M. Bensler, MD
Specialties: Electrophysiology, Cardiology
Gender: Male
Biography: James Bensler grew up in Alaska. He attended college at University of Denver, Denver, CO., where he received his BS in Biological Sciences. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Washington, Seattle, WA., completing his Internal Medicine residency there as well. He then went on to train in Cardiology and Electrophysiology Fellowships at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital/Texas Heart Institute in Houston, TX. In 2010 he and his family moved to Mississippi where he continues to practice in Cardiac Electrophysiology.
My Approach to Healthcare
My approach to health care is to listen to the patient and understand their needs first before trying to help the patient. Once I understand what the patient is needing for his/her health care, then I will try my best to help the patient.
Practice Locations
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Northeast Jackson - UMMC
5903 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211 View Location |
Accepted Insurance Plans
The University of Mississippi Medical Center accepts all plans, but may not be an in-network provider with your plan. We encourage you to contact your insurer and ask if the plan is in network with UMMC. Always contact your insurance carrier for specific coverage information.
Network Participation - 2026
MississippiCAN and CHIP [Managed Care programs promulgated by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid]
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- Magnolia Health (Centene)
- TrueCare
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace [Individual plans offered on healthcare.gov]
- Ambetter from Magnolia Health (Centene)
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- UHC Marketplace (Madison only)
Medicare Advantage
- Devoted Health Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP
- HealthSpring Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
- Humana: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- WellCare (Centene) Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
Commercial - Group and Individual
- Aetna Plans: PPO, HMO [Includes all facilities except UMMC Madison]
- BCBSMS Plans: BlueCardPPO, State Health Plan (AHS), Federal Employee Plan (FEP)
- Cigna Plans: PPO, HMO
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO (Includes plans administered by UMR, UnitedHealth Group's wholly owned third-party administrator (TPA) subsidiary)
Transplant Only Networks
- Optum Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, VAD
- Emerging Therapy Solutions (ETS) Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
- Interlink Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T
- Celtic Plans: Ambetter, WellCare, Magnolia Health MississippiCAN, Magnolia Health CHIP • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT
- Cigna Lifesource Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
Dental
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Vision
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Rental Networks (Utilized by self-funded employer group plans and third-party administrators (TPAs))
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN) [If MPCN is present on a Member/Subscriber ID, all UMMC facilities and providers are in-network regardless of TPA.]
- First Choice Health Plan
- Claritev (formerly Multiplan)
- Zelis
Government Programs
- Humana Military Plan: Tricare
- United Healthcare Plan: Veterans Affairs Community Care Networks
Plans and Payors UMMC is not in-network with as of April 1, 2026
- Oscar Health Plan: ACA Marketplace [Final negotiations taking place now. Anticipate in-network participation, effective June 1, 2026.]
- Cigna (Connect EPO) Plan: ACA Marketplace
- American Health Advantage Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Patrius Health (BCBSMS) Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Plan: Medicare Advantage
Education
| Board Certification: | Internal Medicine; Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease; Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Fellowship: | Baylor College of Medicine |
| Fellowship: | Baylor College of Medicine |
| Internship: | University of Washington/Children's Hospital |
| Medical Education: | University of Washington School of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Washington/Children's Hospital |
Experience
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 N State St, MS 39216 | 2020 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, NBE - Adult Transthoracic Plus Transesophageal | 09/2008 - 06/2018 |
| Certification, Internal Medicine | 08/2006 - 12/2026 |
| Certification, Nuclear Cardiology | 09/2008 - 09/2018 |
| Certification, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology | 09/2010 - Present |
| Certification, National Board of Echocardiography | 09/2008 - 06/2018 |
| Certification, Cardiovascular disease | 09/2009 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Medical Board | 07/2010 - 06/2025 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Patrick Lehan Cardiology Faculty of the year, UMMC | 2022 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha induction, Alpha Omega Alpha | 2003 |
| Arthur Schiable Anatomy Award, UAA WWAMI program | 2000 |
| Phi Beta Kappa Inductee, Phi Beta Kappa | 1999 |