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Linda G. Schmidt, MD
Specialties: Children's Allergy/Immunology
Gender: Female
Practice Locations
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Grants Ferry - UMMC
1010 Lakeland Place, Flowood, MS 39232 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: | Allergy and Immunology |
| Fellowship: | Tulane University School of Medicine |
| Internship: | Tulane University School of Medicine |
| Medical Education: | Tulane University School of Medicine |
| Residency: | Tulane University School of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 11/2017 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Re-certification, Maintenance of Certification -- In Progress, American Board of Allergy and Immunology | 12/2019 - Present |
| Re-certification, Maintenance of Certification, American Board of Allergy and Immunology | 06/2019 - Present |
| Re-certification, Maintenance of Certification, American Board of Allergy and Immunology | 12/2018 - Present |
| Re-certification, Maintenance of Certification, American Board of Allergy and Immunology | 06/2018 - Present |
| DEA, Controlled Substance/Regulated Chemical Registration, United States Department of Justice | 10/2014 - 02/2021 |
| Re-certification, Diplomate, American Board of Allergy and Immunology | 11/2013 - 12/2023 |
| Certification, Diplomate, American Board of Allergy and Immunology | 08/2003 - 12/2013 |
| Certification, Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics | 10/1999 - 10/2006 |
| Licensure, Medical License, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 06/2000 - 06/2020 |
| Licensure, Medical License, Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners | 07/1996 - 06/2006 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| ACAAI Fellow-In-Training Travel Grant, American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology | 2000 |
| AMA Physician's Recognition Award, American Medical Association | 1998 |
| NCAA Appreciation Award, National Collegiate Athletic Association | 1997 |
| AAP Resident Scholarship Award, American Academy of Pediatrics | 1996 |
| Merck Award, Merck | 1995 |
| Tulane University Student Dedicated Service Award, Tulane University School of Medicine | 1994 |
| Tulane Univesity School of Medicine Academic Scholarship, Tulane University School of Medicine | 1991 |
| AHA Undergraduate Research Grant, American Heart Association | 1989 |
| Alan J. Chinn Memorial Academic Scholarship, American River College | 1988 |