Mohammad Atari, MD
Specialties: Nephrology, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr. Mohammad Atari is a nephrologist with specialized training in both general and transplant nephrology. Born in Kuwait and raised in Syria, he earned his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Damascus University. He later moved to Amman, Jordan, where he completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Jordan, one of the country’s most prestigious training programs, and served as co-chief resident in his final year.
Dr. Atari continued his medical training in the United States, completing fellowships in general nephrology and transplant nephrology at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he served as chief fellow for two years. In 2021, he joined the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) as a clinical nephrologist with dual roles in general nephrology and transplant nephrology. He is deeply involved in medical education, bedside teaching, and scholarly mentorship.
He is the recipient of the Master Clinician Award (2024) in recognition of his clinical excellence and the Poster Mentor Award (2025) for his commitment to trainee research and academic development.
Practice Locations
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Jackson Medical Mall - UMMC Clinics
350 Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39213 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: | Tulane University School of Medicine |
| Fellowship: | Tulane University School of Medicine |
| Fellowship: | King Hussein Cancer Center |
| Medical Education: | Damascus University |
| Residency: | Jordan University School of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, UMMC, 2500 North State Street, MS 39216 | 10/2021 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Poster Mentor of the Year Award, UMMC | 2025 |
| Master Clinician Award, UMMC | 2024 |