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Cynthia O. Field, MD

Cynthia O. Field, MD

Specialties: Child Development

Gender: Female

Biography: Dr. Cynthia Field, a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician at The University of Mississippi Medical Center, started her medical career in nursing. After graduating from The University of Southern Mississippi with Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Dr. Field went on to pursue a medical degree from The University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1990. She subsequently completed her residency in 1993 and fellowship in 1996 at The University of Mississippi School of Medicine. At the Child Development Clinic, Dr. Field works to help children and adolescents with a large variety of behavioral and developmental issues. Dr. Field also serves as a physician for The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s newly created Center for Advancement of Youth (CAY Clinic). She enjoys helping families of children with developmental and behavioral needs find services, therapies, and support needed for them to lead happy, successful lives.

Practice Locations

1 Center for the Advancement of Youth - UMMC
4400 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211
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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: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Fellowship:University of Mississippi Medical Center
Residency:University of Mississippi Medical Center

Experience

Specialty Certification Licensure

Certification, Pediatrics12/2007 - Present
Certification, Pediatrics2004 - Present
Certification, Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics10/1993 - Present
Licensure, Medical Licensure07/1991 - Present

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi
The Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi