Christopher Spankovich, AuD, PhD, CCC-A
Specialties: Children's Audiology, Audiology
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr. Spankovich is the author or coauthor of over 70 articles, over 40 in peer-reviewed scientific publications and six book chapters and has given more than 60 presentations at national and international meetings. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Audiology, the American Auditory Society, and the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. He serves as an editorial advisor for Audiology Today and Associate Editor for the International Journal of Audiology.
Practice Locations
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Lakeland Medical - UMMC
764 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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UMMC Colony Park North
124 UMMC Way, 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: | Audiology |
| Graduate School: | Vanderbilt University |
| Medical Education: | Rush University Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology And Communicative Science, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 06/2016 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Audiology | 06/2006 - 12/2008 |
| Licensure, Audiology | 2011 - 12/2015 |
| Certification, Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech Language Hearing Association | |
| Licensure, Audiology | 05/2015 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Business Advantage Program, MBA Certificate, Millsaps College | 2015 |
| Future Leaders of Audiology Fellow, American Academy of Audiology | 2012 |
| Rush University AuD Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award, Rush University | 2011 |
| Lessons for Success Research Fellow, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association | 2011 |
| Student Research Forum Award, American Academy of Audiology | 2009 |
| NIH Mentored Poster Award, American Auditory Society | 2009 |
| Student Research Award, National Hearing Conservation Association | 2009 |
| Leo Doerfler, PhD Memorial Scholarship, Audiology Foundation of America | 2008 |
| Summer Research Fellowship Award, American Academy of Audiology | 2008 |
| Pediatric Audiology & Early Intervention Scholarship, Department of Education and Vanderbilt University | 2006 |
| Outstanding Student in Audiology Award, Rush University | 2006 |
| Dean's Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Rush University | 2006 |
| Outstanding 3rd Year AuD Student, Audiology Foundation of America | 2005 |