Tanya Calhoun, MSN, PMHNP
Gender: Female
Biography: Tanya Calhoun is a nurse practitioner who has been working in UMMC Centers for Telehealth as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner since 2020. She began her medical career in 2013, when she graduated from Alcorn State University with a Masters’ of Science in Nursing with a FNP concentration and a Post-Masters’ of Science in Nursing with a PMHNP concentration in 2018 from University of Southern Mississippi. Followed by completing her Doctor of Nursing degree in 2021 from University of South Alabama. She is board certified by ANCC as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and by AANP as a family nurse practitioner. Prior to obtaining her MSN-PMHNP, she worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in different settings such as home care, hospice, telehealth, and outpatient settings. She has experience working with children, adolescent, and geriatric patients. During her career as a PMHNP, she has gained experience including but not limited to managing Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, substance abuse and recovery in all age groups. She is currently a member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Mississippi Association of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing Society, and University of South Alabama’s Zeta Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.
Practice Locations
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Jackson Medical Mall - UMMC Clinics
350 Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39213 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: | Nurse Practitioner, Family; Nurse Practitioner, Psych/Mental Health |
| Graduate School: | University of Southern Mississippi School of Nursing |
| Graduate School: | University of South Alabama School of Nursing |
| Medical Education: | Alcorn State University |