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Samuel C. Thigpen, MD
Specialties: Hypertension, Internal Medicine
Gender: Male
Biography: I was born, raised, and primarily educated in Mississippi. My Christian faith is of utmost importance to me, and I enjoy being very active, especially outdoors. I'm married to Lee Ann C. Thigpen, J.D. (2001, Ole Miss); and I have three children - Emery Calvin Thigpen, Willis Leland Thigpen, and Louisa Clare Thigpen. My parents, brothers, and brothers' families are a major part of my life as well.
Practice Locations
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UMMC Medical Pavilion
2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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UMMC Colony Park South
326 Commerce Center Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157 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 |
| Fellowship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Internship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39211 | 07/2022 - Present |
| Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2018 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Instructor, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support | 06/2008 - 06/2012 |
| Certification, National Board of Medical Examiners | 2006 - Present |
| Certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support | 2004 - Present |
| Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine | 10/2012 - 10/2022 |
| Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine | 08/2008 - 08/2018 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| JFC Impact Award, Jackson Free Clinic | 2022 |
| Mentor of the Year, Post-Graduate Category, Southern Society for Clinical Investigation | 2022 |
| Diversity & Inclusion Champion Certificate, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2021 |
| Distinguished Alumni Award, Jackson Academy, Jackson, MS | 2021 |
| ACP Evergreen Award, Resident & Fellow Member Category (Governor, Co-Author of Proposal), American College of Physicians | 2020 |
| ACP Chapter Excellence Award (Governor), American College of Physicians | 2020 |
| ACP Chapter Excellence Award (Governor), American College of Physicians | 2019 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Teacher of the Year, Alpha Omega Alpha, Univ of MS Chapter | 2019 |
| ACP Chapter Excellence Award (Governor), American College of Physicians | 2018 |
| Nelson Order - Clinical Teaching, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2017 |
| Trailblazer Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2017 |
| Clinical Professor of the Year, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2016 |
| Nelson Order - Clinical Teaching, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2016 |
| Clinical Professor of the Year, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2015 |
| Hall of Fame, Carl G Evers Society, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2015 |
| Clinical Professor of the Year, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2014 |
| Teacher of the Year, Univ of Mississippi Dept of Medicine | 2014 |
| Evergreen Award, Mississippi Chapter, Submission Author, American College of Physicians | 2013 |
| Attending of the Year, Carl G. Evers Society, Class of 2014, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2013 |
| Clinical Professor of the Year, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2013 |
| AOA Teacher of the Year, University of Mississippi School of Medicine AOA Chapter | 2012 |
| M4 Professor of the Year, Carl G. Evers Society, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2012 |
| All-Star Teacher of the Year, Univ of Mississippi Dept of Medicine | 2012 |
| Fellow of the Year, Univ of Mississippi Dept of Medicine | 2011 |
| Fellow of the Year, Univ of Mississippi Dept of Medicine | 2010 |
| Fellow of the Year, Univ of Mississippi Dept of Medicine | 2009 |
| Chief Resident of the Year, G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center | 2008 |
| Resident of the Year, Carl G. Evers Society | 2008 |
| House Officer of the Year, Univ of Mississippi Dept of Medicine | 2007 |
| Medical Student of the Year, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2004 |
| Baird Scholarship, Univ of Mississippi School of Medicine | 2001 |
| Walter Byers NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship, NCAA (one male, one female awarded per year - given Spring 1999) | 2001 |
| Southeastern Conference Post Graduate Scholarship, Southeastern Conference (awarded Spring 1999) | 2001 |
| Rhodes Scholarship, Rhodes Trust (awarded Dec 1998) | 1999 |
| 1st Team GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American, Cross Country, GTE/CoSIDA | 1998 |
| Hall of Fame Inductee, University of Mississippi | 1998 |
| 1st Team GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American Track and Field, GET/CoSIDA (3 time winner) | 1997 |
| 3rd Team GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American, Cross Country, GTE/CoSIDA | 1996 |
| Four Time Lettermen Varsity Track and Field, Ole Miss Athletics | 1994 |
| Four Time Lettermine, Varsity Cross Country, Ole Miss Athletics | 1994 |
| Newman Scholarship, University of Mississippi | 1994 |
| Honorary Inductee, Cum Laude Society, Jackson Academy | |
| Taylor Medal, Chemistry, University of Mississippi | |
| Phi Kappa Phi, University of Mississippi | |
| Eagle Scout, Boy Scout Troop 8, Boy Scouts of America |