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Becky L. Bates, MSN, WHNP

Becky L. Bates, MSN, WHNP

Specialties: Women's Health, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Gender: Female

Biography: Rebecca "Becky" Bates is a board certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a native of Madison, MS. Becky completed her Bachelor's in Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS. She provides well-women care, prenatal and postpartum care for women experiencing episodic acute or chronic illnesses. Experience in clinical specialty of adolescent gynecology. Outside of her clinic, Becky enjoys spending time with her family.

My Approach to Healthcare

I take care of adolescent and adult OB and general GYN patients including wellness exams, contraception, and problem GYN visits. I believe in providing compassionate, quality healthcare to my patients in a comfortable environment where they can be heard.

Practice Locations

1 Grants Ferry - UMMC
1010 Lakeland Place, Flowood, MS 39232
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2 Women's Specialty Care at Mirror Lake - UMMC
2925 Layfair Drive, Flowood, MS 39232
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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: Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health
Medical Education:Frontier School of Midwifery

Experience

Current Positions

Nurse Practitioner WHNP, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UMMC, 2500 North State Street, MS 3921601/2010 - Present

Specialty Certification Licensure

Licensure, Nurse Practitioner, Mississippi Board Of Nursing12/2009 - 12/2022
Certification, National Certification Corporation12/2009 - 12/2021

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Chancellor's Honor Roll
Social Chairman for Mississippi Association of Student Nurses
Nursing Class Reporter
Dean List
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society