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Zeb K. Henson, MD
Specialties: Hypertension, Internal Medicine, Med/Peds - Pediatric Hypertension, Med/Peds General, Children's Primary Care
Gender: Male
Practice Locations
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Grants Ferry - UMMC
1010 Lakeland Place, 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: | Internal Medicine; Pediatrics |
| Internship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39211 | 07/2021 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| DEA, DEA | 11/2008 - Present |
| Certification, Hypertension, American Society of Hypertension | 05/2010 - Present |
| Certification, Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine | 10/2009 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics | 10/2009 - Present |
| Licensure, MS State Board of Medical Licensure | 09/2008 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Inductee, Academy for Excellence in Education | 2022 |
| Teacher of the Year, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2021 |
| Norman C. Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2021 |
| Clinical Professor of the Year, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2021 |
| TEACH Prize Nominee, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2020 |
| Preclinical Professor of the Year, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2020 |
| Norman C Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2020 |
| Faculty Teacher of the Year, AOA Chapter, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2020 |
| Trailblazer Teaching Award, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2019 |
| Trailblazer Teaching Award, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2018 |
| Norman C. Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2017 |
| Evers Society Hall of Fame, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2017 |
| Faculty All-Star, Internal Medicine Residency Program | 2016 |
| Faculty All-Star, Internal Medicine Residency Program | 2014 |
| Evers Society M4 All-Star Attending, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2014 |
| Evers Society M4 All-Star Attending, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2013 |
| Clinical Professor of the Year, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2012 |
| Norman C. Nelson Order for Teaching Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2012 |
| Evers' Society M4 Attending of the Year, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2012 |
| Faculty All-Star, Internal Medicine Residency Program | 2011 |
| Evers Society M4 All Star Attending, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2011 |