Scott A. Simpson, MD
Specialties: Children's Cardiology, Fetal Cardiology
Gender: Male
Biography: Scott Simpson, MD, MS, is an Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. A native of Denver, Colorado he holds a Master's of Science degree from Tulane University School of Medicine (2002) and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Tulane University School of Medicine (2008). He completed his Pediatrics residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA (2011) and went on to complete a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, TN (2014). He also completed an advanced fellowship in Non-Invasive Imaging at at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, TN (2015). Dr. Simpson is the Medical Director for Pediatric Non-Invasive Imaging at UMMC. Most recently, Dr. Simpson was promoted to Chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology and Co-Director of the Pediatric Heart Center (2024). Dr. Simpson has extensive expertise in the treatment of heart problems in the fetus, child, adolescent and young adult. He is a frequent lecturer and attendant at local and national meetings. He is an active member of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In his free time, Dr. Simpson is an avid beekeeper, enjoys live music and outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, hiking in Mississippi and beyond.
My Approach to Healthcare
As a pediatric cardiologist, I have worked many years for the privilege to care for patients. After my fellowship, I obtained additional training in non-invasive imaging. This enables me to have all the needed tools to search out answers for patients and their families. I enjoy bringing all of my knowledge, skills and personality to the bedside. I enjoy working with patients and families throughout that entire spectrum of life. In my practice, I often follow patients from before birth through adulthood. Sometimes, we have challenging discussions. Sometimes, we celebrate milestones and successes. I hope all of my patients and families feel welcome and important when they have a visit in my clinic. I spend significant time to ensure families have a good understanding of what is going on with their child and provide rapid turnaround with any testing and results to minimize anxiety and worry.
Practice Locations
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Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants - UMMC
2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216 View Location |
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Grants Ferry - UMMC
1010 Lakeland Place, Flowood, MS 39232 View Location |
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Children’s of Mississippi - Batson Kids Clinic
421 S. Stadium Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 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 - 2026MississippiCAN 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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: | Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| Fellowship: | Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| Internship: | Emory University School of Medicine |
| Medical Education: | Tulane University School of Medicine |
| Residency: | Emory University School of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UMMC | 07/2020 - Present |
| Medical Director, Pediatric Non-Invasive Imaging, School of Medicine | 06/2016 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Tennessee State Medical Board | 07/2012 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 07/2015 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatric Cardiology, ABP | 11/2016 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatrics, ABP | 10/2014 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Children's Hospital Leadership Program, UMMC Department of Pediatrics | 2018 |
| Most Promising Junior Faculty, UMMC Department of Pediatrics | 2018 |
| Commencement Speaker at Tulane University School of Medicine Graduation, Tulane School of Medicine | 2008 |
| Richard W. Freeman Prize, Tulane School of Medicine | 2008 |
| National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Scholarship and Award | 2007 |
| Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society, Gold Humanism Honor Society | 2007 |
| Commencement Speaker at Colorado State University Graduation, Colorado State University | 1999 |
| Pamela Griffith Memorial Award and Scholarship, Colorado State University | 1999 |
| Sigma Xi Award for Best Presentation in Science and Engineering, Colorado State University | 1999 |