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Ervin R. Fox, MD
Specialties: Cardiology
Gender: Male
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, Cardiovascular Disease |
| Fellowship: | Tulane University School of Medicine |
| Fellowship: | Massachusetts General Hospital |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
| Residency: | Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis |
Experience
Current Positions
| other, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson 39216 | 05/2018 - Present |
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson 39216 | 08/2012 - Present |
| Medical Director of the Clinical Noninvasive Laboratory, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson 39216 | 03/2009 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Cardiac Computed Tomography Level II | 2006 - Present |
| Certification, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology Level II | 2005 - Present |
| Certification, National Board of Internal Medicine Echocardiography Level III | 2005 - Present |
| Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease | 2001 - Present |
| Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine | 1997 - Present |
| Licensure, DEA License | 10/2007 - 09/2010 |
| Licensure, Mississippi Medical License | 07/2008 - 06/2009 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| IHL Honoree Award, Institutes of Higher Learning | 2021 |
| Beacon Award - Faculty, Diversity and Inclusion | 2021 |
| Excellence in Research, Platinum Award, Office of Research | 2018 |
| Herbert G. Langford Mentor Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2014 |
| Excellence in Research , Gold Award, Office of Research | 2011 |
| Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, POTUS/ NIH | 2011 |
| Excellence in Research Award- Silver Medal, Office of Research | 2009 |
| National Faculty Role Model Minority Access Award | 2007 |
| First Place Winner Oral Presentation- Cardiology Section, Southern Chapter of American College of Cardiology | 1998 |
| Engineering Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi | 1988 |