Nils K. Mungan, MD
Specialties: Ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus, Children's Ophthalmology, Ocular Trauma
Gender: Male
Biography: Nils Mungan, M.D., Professor, is a board-certified Ophthalmologist specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology. Dr. Mungan was born in Calgary, Canada and attended medical school at the University of Ottawa followed by residency in Ophthalmology at the Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans. After completing his fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology at the University of Toronto, Dr. Mungan began his practice at UMMC in 1999. During his career at UMMC, Dr. Mungan has been recognized with many awards including the AAPOS Honor Award from the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus. Dr. Mungan has written a textbook chapter on esotropia (crossed eyes), has authored or co-authored numerous medical journal articles, and serves as an investigator on multiple nationally sponsored research studies. Dr. Mungan is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus. He has also served on multiple national and international committees for pediatric ophthalmology and has been the organizer of several international symposia. Over his tenure at UMMC, Dr. Mungan has helped train in excess of 70 new ophthalmologists. Dr. Mungan has four children and enjoys half-marathon racing, skiing, canyoneering, camping, reading, electronics and was very active in Boy Scouts. Dr. Mungan speaks English and French fluently.
Practice Locations
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Lakeland Medical - UMMC
764 Lakeland Drive, 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: | Ophthalmology |
| Fellowship: | University of Toronto |
| Internship: | Queen's University Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Medical Education: | University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine |
| Residency: | Ochsner Foundation Hospital |
| Residency: | Ochsner Foundation Hospital |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, UMMC, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2017 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology | 05/1999 - 05/2019 |
| Licensure, Lousiana State Medical License | 05/1994 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Medical License | 07/1999 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| AAPOS Honor Award (for accumulated service to AAPOS), American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus | 2013 |
| Clinical research competition finalist, Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto | |
| Book award for highest resident standing, Ochsner Clinic | |
| Book award for highest resident standing, Ochsner Clinic | |
| Magna Cum Laude medical graduate, University of Ottawa | |
| Canadian Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis book award for highest, University of Ottawa | |
| Medical Research Council of Canada student research grant, University of Ottawa | |
| Top tenth percentile rank of medical school class | |
| Top tenth percentile rank of medical school class | |
| AAPOS (American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus) Honor Award, April 2013 (for accumulated service to AAPOS), AAPOS (American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus) |