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Network Participation - 2026
Transplant Only Networks
Angelle L. Klar, MD
Specialties: Newborn Services, Children's Palliative Medicine, Palliative Care, Complex Care, Neonatal Medicine
Gender: Female
Biography: Dr Angelle L. Klar is a native of Louisiana who graduated LSU School of Medicine in 1999. She remained in New Orleans to complete Pediatric residency at LSU, then Neonatal/Perinatal fellowship at the combined LSU/Tulane program. After practicing Neonatology for 12 years in her home town of Baton Rouge, pursuit of formal training in palliative care brought her to UMMC in 2016. She developed a passion for the humanities with the patient narrative as the central focus of the illness journey, thus completed focused study of Bioethics at Children's Mercy in Kansas City. She is committed to caring for the children of Mississippi and their families and is honored to consider Mississippi her home. When not at the hospital, Dr Klar enjoys crochet and spending time with her husband, children and their family pets.
Practice Locations
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Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants - UMMC
2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216 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 - 2026MississippiCAN 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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: | Pediatrics; Pediatrics, Hospice and Palliative Medicine; Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine |
| Fellowship: | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans |
| Internship: | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans |
| Medical Education: | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans |
| Residency: | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 07/2023 - Present |
| Faculty Clinician, School of Medicine, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Children's Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA | 03/2021 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 11/2017 - Present |
| Faculty Neonatologist, School of Medicine, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, LA | 09/2017 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Citi Good Clinical Practice Training | 04/2017 - Present |
| DEA, Unrestricted Mississippi License, US Department of Justice | |
| Licensure, La State DEA, Louisiana Board of Pharmacy | 07/1999 - Present |
| Certification, Well Start International- Certificate of Completion of Lactation Seft Study, Well Start International | 04/2017 - Present |
| Certification, Basic Life Support- BLS | 07/1999 - Present |
| Certification, Excellent Teaching Certification, UMMC Instructure Canvas Course | 08/2017 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support- PALS | 07/1999 - Present |
| Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program- NRP, American Academy of Pediatrics/ American Heart Association | 07/1999 - Present |
| NPI, National Provider Identifier, US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | 07/1999 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatric Bioethics Certification, University of Missouri, Children's Mercy, Kansas City, Missouri | 05/2020 - Present |
| Certification, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Board Certification, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine/ American Board of Pediatrics | 11/2018 - Present |
| Certification, Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Board Certification, American Board of Pediatrics | 11/2005 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatric Board Certification, American Board of Pediatrics | 10/2002 - Present |
| Licensure, Louisiana State Medical License, Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners | 06/1999 - Present |
| DEA, Unrestricted Louisiana License, US Department of Justice | 08/2004 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Medical License, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 07/2016 - 06/2017 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Recognition for Excellence in Care and Coordination, Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency | 2021 |
| Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge | 1995 |
| Mortar Board, National College Senior Honor Society | 1995 |
| Most Outstanding Chi Omega Representative on Campus, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge | 1995 |
| Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society | 1994 |
| Rho Lambda, National Sorority Leadership Recognition Society | 1994 |
| Alpha Epsilon Delta, Louisiana State University Health Honor Society | 1993 |
| College of Basic Science Honor Recipient 1992 to 1995, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge | |
| President Scholarship Recipient 1994 to 1995, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge |