Edward L. Manning, PhD
Specialties: Neuropsychology
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr. Manning graduated from Millsaps College (Psychology), next attending the University of Mississippi (Oxford) where he completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. That training included Internship at the (now) Michael DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX, with emphasis in training there in Neuropsychology and Behavioral Medicine.
After completing his training, he worked in private practice settings in Hattiesburg and Jackson, MS. He joined the Neurology Department @ the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1994, and is a tenured full professor in Neurology with an appointment in Psychiatry. He is board certified (ABPP) in Clinical Psychology.
His clinical focus is primarily Clinical Neuropsychology, providing clinical services to patients with a variety of acquired and developmental neurologic disorders. He is active teaching Residents (Psychology, Neurology, Psychiatry) and serves on several advisory boards (Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services Spinal Cord and Head Injury Trust Fund, Brain Injury Association of Mississippi).
Practice Locations
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Riverchase - UMMC
2550 Flowood Drive, Flowood, MS 39232 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: | Psychologist, Clinical |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, UMMC | 02/2013 - Present |
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, UMMC | 07/2010 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Psychology, State of Mississippi | 04/1985 - Present |
| Certification, Clinical Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology | 05/2008 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Eternity Award, Brain Injury Association of Mississippi | 2013 |