John J. Criscuolo III, DO
Specialties: Children's Cardiology
Gender: Male
Biography: John Criscuolo, DO, FAAP, is board-certified in pediatric cardiology. He is originally from New York City and received his medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. He completed his pediatric residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Following his residency, he went on to complete pediatric cardiology fellowship at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Criscuolo specializes in the treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease, heart murmurs, chest pain, syncope, palpitations, arrhythmias, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and dysautonomia. He also participates in clinical inpatient services in Jackson, caring for patients in the Batson and Sanderson towers. He is passionate about medical education and was recently named the Program Director for our pediatric cardiology fellowship training program. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys cooking, reading, collecting vinyl records, golf, rooting for the NY Mets and Rangers, and being an amateur barista.
Practice Locations
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Children’s of Mississippi - Hattiesburg
2109 Hardy St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 View Location |
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Children’s of Mississippi Hospital - Blair E. Batson Tower
2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216 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: | Pediatrics; Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology |
| Fellowship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Graduate School: | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Internship: | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn |
| Medical Education: | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine |
| Residency: | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn |
Experience
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, MS 39216 | 07/2021 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics | 11/2022 - Present |
| Certification, General Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics | 10/2017 - Present |
| Licensure, Nevada Osteopathic Medical License | 09/2017 - Present |
| Licensure, New York State Medical License | 05/2017 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Medical License | 06/2021 - Present |
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| DEA |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Outstanding Outreach Faculty Provider, UMMC Department of Pediatrics | 2022 |