Kimberly C. Tarver, MD
Specialties: Geriatrics
Gender: Female
Biography: Dr. Tarver serves as both Division Chief for Geriatrics and Director of Clinical Services for The MIND Center at UMMC. She has served for over 20 years as a clinician educator with board certification in Internal Medicine and more recently fellowship training and board certification in Geriatrics. She has a dedicated passion for vulnerable and underserved dementia patients and their caregivers. She is a sought after lecturer in Mississippi on many issues related to comprehensive dementia care and caregiver support. She serves as a legislative advocate for persons with Alzheimer's and related diseases as well as for their caregivers. Dr. Tarver also has particular interest in psychiatric illness and grief counseling for older persons. She obtained certificate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy in Los Angeles, CA and founded a clinic which provides psychotherapy services to older people. Outside interests include reading, playing trumpet and woodworking. She holds a second degree black belt in Taekwondo and is a World Champion in sparring.
Practice Locations
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Grants Ferry - UMMC
1010 Lakeland Place, Flowood, MS 39232 View Location |
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UMMC Colony Park South
326 Commerce Center Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157 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: | Internal Medicine; Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine |
| Internship: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Division Chief, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2021 - Present |
| Director of Clinical Services, The MIND Center, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2019 - Present |
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2022 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Re-certification, Diplomat in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine | 10/2017 - 12/2027 |
| Re-certification, Diplomat in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine | 10/2007 - 12/2017 |
| Certification, Diplomat in Geriatrics, American Board of Internal Medicine | 11/2019 - 12/2029 |
| Certification, Diplomat in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine | 08/1997 - 10/2027 |
| Licensure, MS State Board of Medical Licensure, MS State Board of Medical Licensure | 09/2007 - Present |
| Certification, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis | 08/2002 - 05/2004 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Herrin-Hess Foundation full scholarship, University of Mississippi School of Medicine | 1991 |
| Founder's Medal for Highest GPA in graduating class, Millsaps College | 1990 |
| Phi Beta Kappa, Millsaps College | 1990 |
| Alpha Epsilon Delta- Vice President, Millsaps College | 1988 |
| Chi Chi Chi Chemistry Society, Millsaps College | 1988 |
| Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, Millsaps College | 1988 |
| Robert C. Byrd Scholarship, Millsaps College | 1987 |
| USF&G National Scholarship, Millsaps College | 1987 |
| Letter of Commendation for 99th percentile national Top Performer in patient satisfaction, UMMC |