Justine Eve Maril B. Ibale, MD

Gender: Female

Biography: Dr Justine Ibale was born in the Philippines but grew up in Mississippi where she continues to call home. She graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 2020. She moved back home to Jackson, MS to complete her Pediatric Residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center 2020-2023. She then obtained the opportunity to remain in UMMC to work as a Newborn Nursery Hospitalist and NICU Neurodevelopment Clinic provider. She finds great fulfillment in caring for infants while teaching and training residents and medical students. When not at the hospital, Dr Ibale enjoys singing, being outside, watching Ole Miss games, and spending time with her husband and family.

Practice Locations

1 Children’s of Mississippi – Greenwood Clinic
1405 Strong Avenue, Greenwood, MS 38930
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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.
Oscar Health Plan
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 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
Medical Education:	Saba University School of Medicine

Experience

Current Positions

Newborn Nursery Hospitalist, Delta Health System Medical Center in partnership with University of Mississippi Medical Center	07/2024 - Present
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center	07/2023 - Present
Resident Education Liaison for Newborn Nursery, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center	07/2023 - Present

Specialty Certification Licensure

Certification, UMMC - NICU Lactation Champion, Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding & Lactation Education	08/2025 - Present
Certification, General Pediatrics Board Certification, American Board of Pediatrics	10/2024 - Present
Licensure, Mississippi State Medical License, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure	07/2023 - Present
Certification, 22-26 Month Follow-up Visit of High-risk Infants Examiner, Neonatal Research Network	03/2025 - Present
Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program - NRP, American Academy of Pediatrics/ American Heart Association	07/2020 - Present
Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS	07/2020 - Present
Certification, Basic Life Support - BLS (CRP & AED)	07/2020 - Present
NPI, National Provider Identifier, US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services	07/2020 - Present
DEA, Unrestricted Mississippi License, US Department of Justice	07/2020 - Present
Certification, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative	10/2025 - Present
Certification, Newborn Behavioral Observation, The Brazelton Institute	10/2023 - Present

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

U Matter Award, 2 Children's, UMMC	2020
Cum Laude Graduate, University of Mississippi	2015
Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, University of Mississippi	2011
National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars, University of Mississippi	2011