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John S. Rushing, MD

John S. Rushing, MD

Specialties: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Gender: Male

My Approach to Healthcare

I am excited to return to UMMC to help the people of Mississippi and surrounding areas who are struggling with infertility. Infertility is hard; I know personally. I cannot wait to walk the journey side by side with my patients back home.

Practice Locations

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: Obstetrics & Gynecology; Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology
Fellowship:University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Internship:University of Mississippi Medical Center
Medical Education:University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency:University of Mississippi Medical Center

Experience

Specialty Certification Licensure

Licensure
Certification, ABOG

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Reproduction and Fertility Lay Summary Prize, Reproduction and Fertility2021
AAGL Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures, UMMC2019
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Resident Award for Excellence in Obstetrics, UMMC2019
John T. Kitchings, M.D. CREOG Examination Award, UMMC2019
APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, UMMC2019
Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation2019
Resident of the Year Award, UMMC School of Medicine2019
Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation2018
All Star Resident Award, UMMC School of Medicine2018
Golden Apple Teaching Award, UMMC OBGYN2018
Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation2017
Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation2016
Golden Apple Teaching Award, UMMC OBGYN2016
Joey Purvis Award for most caring and concern for patients and fellow students, UMMC OBGYN2015
Gold Humanism Honor Society, UMMC School of Medicine2015
John Gibbons Medical Student Award, ACOG District VII2014