Catherine C. Wells, DNP, ACNP
Specialties: Nephrology
Gender: Female
Biography: Dr. Wells is a Nephrology Nurse Practitioner practicing in Mississippi for 19 years. She trained as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at The University of Mississippi with additional Nephrology training via Vanderbilt University. She is certified as a Nephrology Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Wells earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of South Alabama in 2010.
Dr. Wells spent 3 years in a private Nephrology practice treating dialysis and CKD patients in 2003. In 2006, she joined the faculty of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). At UMMC her clinical practice is General Nephrology and Renal Replacement Therapies. Her primary focus is developing safe patient care systems for Nephrology patients. She developed and leads the UMMC Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) program.
Dr. Wells also teaches Nephrology locally and nationally. She is active with the National Kidney Foundation's (NKF) Public Policy Committee. She supports the research efforts of the Division of Nephrology.
Practice Locations
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UMMC Medical Pavilion
2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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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: | Nephrology; Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care |
| Graduate School: | University of South Alabama School of Nursing |
| Graduate School: | University of Mississippi School of Nursing |
Experience
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, UMMC, Jackson, MS | 09/2015 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Nephrology Nurse Practitioner, Nephrology Nurses Certification Commission | 2007 - Present |
| DEA, DEA w/ privileges for CS II-V | 2005 - Present |
| Certification, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center | 2003 - Present |
| Licensure, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse | 2003 - Present |
| Licensure, Registered Nurse | 1998 - 2003 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Fellow of the National Kidney Foundation, National Kidney Foundation | 2013 |
| Health Care Provider of the Year, Mississippi Kidney Foundation | 2009 |