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Cigna Doctors in Diamondhead, MS

46 in-network providers across 17 specialties and 22 plans

46 Providers
17 Specialties
Cigna’s Mississippi network spans 13,533 providers. Diamondhead contributes 46 in-network providers. under 1% of the statewide total. The largest Cigna footprint in Mississippi is in Jackson (2,460 providers).
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Stacy Knutson, PA
Physician Assistant
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
1340 Broad Ave, Diamondhead, MS 39501· 15.3 mi away
15 years experience · Other
Cigna✓ Medicare5 plans
CG
Dr. Chelsea Grow, MD
Neurology
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
1756 Popps Ferry Rd, Diamondhead, MS 39532· 26.4 mi away
26 years experience · Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medi...
Cigna✓ Medicare✓ Telehealth8 plans
JG
Dr. Joseph Graham, DO
Vascular Surgery
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
1340 Broad Ave, Diamondhead, MS 39501· 15.3 mi away
27 years experience · Other
Cigna✓ Medicare8 plans
AB
Alma Burrell, CSW
Clinical Social Worker
500 Westover Dr, Diamondhead, MS 27330· 685.8 mi away
10 years experience · Other
Cigna✓ Medicare4 plans
RS
Rachel Slocum
Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
1340 Broad Ave, Diamondhead, MS 39501· 15.3 mi away
18 years experience · Other
Cigna✓ Medicare6 plans

About Cigna Coverage in Diamondhead

Cigna operates 22 distinct plans in Diamondhead, MS, with a combined in-network roster of 46 doctors across 17 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Diamondhead, Cigna ranks #3 by provider count, the leader is Aetna with 60 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which Cigna plans have the widest reach in Diamondhead, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

Cigna sells OAP, PPO plan types in Diamondhead. A PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) lets you see any provider without a referral; out-of-network care is covered but you pay a higher share. An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) requires you to pick a primary-care doctor and get referrals for most specialist care, usually in exchange for lower premiums. An EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) is in-network only, like an HMO, but skips the referral requirement. A POS (Point of Service) plan blends HMO-style in-network with PPO-style out-of-network options. Your plan name is on your member ID card.

Cigna also sells 10 ACA marketplace plans on healthcare.gov for Diamondhead residents, listed below with metal tiers (Bronze through Platinum) and plan types. Cigna does not currently offer Medicare Advantage in this area.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Marketplace plans come from the CMS Qualified Health Plan Public Use File. Last refreshed May 29, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.

Plan Type Mix in Diamondhead

Cigna organizes its Diamondhead network into several plan types, each with different rules about which doctors you can see and what referrals you need. The bars below show the unique-provider share of the 46-doctor network that offers plans of each type.

A high PPO share means most Cigna doctors in Diamondhead accept the insurer’s broader preferred-provider plans. these give you maximum choice and don’t require referrals to specialists. A high HMO share signals a tighter gatekeeper model: lower premiums but you usually need your primary-care doctor to refer you before a specialist will bill. EPO and POS bars sit between those two on both flexibility and cost.

Because individual doctors typically participate in multiple Cigna plan types at once, these percentages don’t sum to 100%. the same provider can appear as both PPO and OAP coverage. What the chart tells you is which plan categories have meaningful depth in Diamondhead.

Network size46Cigna providers in Diamondhead
PPO
4546
98%
OAP
4546
98%
Other
4646
100%

Percentages don’t sum to 100% because most doctors participate in several plan types simultaneously.

Cigna Plans in Diamondhead

Cigna contracts with doctors at the network level in Diamondhead. Each network below is a contract; your specific plan (printed on your member ID) maps to one of them. For consumer plan names, see the section below.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

Az Localflex Incl Ebh And Pathwell

45

Az Localflex Incl Ebh Excl Pathwell

45

Healthpartners Qualified Network

45

Localplus

45

Localplus Exclude Ebh With Pathwell

45

Localplus Sar

45

Localplus With Ebh Plus Pathwell

45

Mvp Mohawk Valley Physicians

45

National Oap

OAP

45

National Ppo

PPO

45

National Ppo Sar 1

PPO

45

National Ppo Sar Ii

PPO

45

Cigna ACA Marketplace Plans Available in Diamondhead

10 Cigna plans sold on healthcare.gov for Diamondhead. These are the consumer plan names you’ll see during open enrollment, with metal tier (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum) and plan type (PPO/HMO/EPO/POS).

Bronze plans have lower monthly premiums and higher out-of-pocket costs; Gold and Platinum have higher premiums but lower copays. Your plan choice affects which Cigna doctors above are in-network. the network labels above map to one or more of these plans.

Plan NameMetal TierTypeCoverage Area

Connect Gold CMS Standard

Network: BEST Life and Health National Network

GoldEPOStatewide

Connect myDiabetesCare Silver

Network: BEST Life and Health National Network

SilverEPOStatewide

Connect myHeartCare Silver

Network: BEST Life and Health National Network

SilverEPOStatewide

Connect Silver 4000 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: BEST Life and Health National Network

SilverEPOStatewide

Connect Silver 6500 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: BEST Life and Health National Network

SilverEPOStatewide

Connect Silver CMS Standard

Network: BEST Life and Health National Network

SilverEPOStatewide

Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: BEST Life and Health National Network

Expanded BronzeEPOStatewide

Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: BEST Life and Health National Network

Expanded BronzeEPOStatewide

Connect Bronze CMS Standard

Network: BEST Life and Health National Network

Expanded BronzeEPOStatewide

Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze

Network: BEST Life and Health National Network

Expanded BronzeEPOStatewide

Source: CMS Qualified Health Plan Public Use Files (PY 2026). ACA marketplace plans only. Does not include employer-group or Medicare plans.

Top Specialties Accepting Cigna

Cigna’s Diamondhead network spans 17 distinct medical specialties. The mix reflects where the insurer has negotiated the deepest physician contracts. primary-care specialties and behavioral health tend to dominate, with surgical and sub-specialty networks typically narrower.

Click any specialty below to see a filtered list of just those in-network providers in Diamondhead, including ratings, locations, years of experience, and contact information. For specialties with fewer than 10 in-network providers, you’ll likely want to check nearby cities too. the section further down on this page has your geographic options.

Physician Experience in Cigna’s Diamondhead Network

Years since medical school graduation is a reasonable proxy for experience, though it doesn’t capture fellowship training, subspecialty certifications, or years spent in specific clinical settings. For Cigna’s Diamondhead network the breakdown below gives a quick sense of whether you’re picking from a predominantly early-career roster or one weighted toward veteran practitioners.

A network heavy on early-career doctors (0–5 years) often means lower wait times for new patients and exposure to the latest training, while veteran providers (30+ years) typically bring deeper pattern recognition for unusual presentations. A balanced distribution. roughly one-quarter in each bucket. is a healthy signal that the insurer has depth at every career stage, not just new graduates filling out its directory.

Median26years of experience
178 Cigna providers in Diamondhead with graduation-year data
Early career0–5 yrs
8providers
4%
Established6–15 yrs
42providers
24%
Senior16–30 yrs
65providers
37%
Veteran30+ yrs
63providers
35%

Telehealth Coverage in Diamondhead

8 of 46 Cigna in-network providers (17%) offer telehealth visits in Diamondhead. Video appointments are typically covered for follow-ups, medication refills and adjustments, mental-health sessions, dermatology triage, and low-acuity primary care.

Availability and reimbursement still vary by state regulation and specific plan. Psychiatry, behavioral-health, and primary-care telehealth is near-universal at this point; procedural specialties (cardiology, orthopedics) typically offer video visits for pre-op consults and post-op follow-up but not initial diagnostic visits. Call the office with your Cigna member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.

Top specialties offering telehealth in Diamondhead

Top Hospitals Serving Cigna Patients in Diamondhead

Hospitals with the most Cigna-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that Cigna has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.

Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your Cigna plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.

Coverage Compared in Diamondhead

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Diamondhead. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.

If Cigna’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Diamondhead provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Nearby Cities with Cigna Coverage

Cities closest to Diamondhead where Cigna has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.

The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s Cigna network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Diamondhead options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cigna coverage in Diamondhead

How do I find an Cigna in-network doctor in Diamondhead, MS?

Cigna has 46 in-network providers across 17 medical specialties in Diamondhead. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified May 29, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.

What Cigna plan types are available in Diamondhead?

Cigna sells 2 distinct plan types in Diamondhead: OAP (45 doctors), PPO (45 doctors). PPO plans give you the broadest provider choice without referrals; HMO plans require a primary-care referral but typically have lower premiums; EPO plans skip the referral but stay in-network only; POS plans blend HMO in-network rules with PPO out-of-network options. Choose by reading what's printed on your member ID card and matching it to one of the rows in the Plans section above.

What Cigna ACA marketplace plans cover Diamondhead?

Cigna sells 10 consumer plans on healthcare.gov for Diamondhead, MS, including Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible, Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible, Connect Bronze CMS Standard and 7 others. Available plan types are EPO. These plans appear on healthcare.gov during open enrollment (typically November to January) and through special enrollment periods after qualifying life events.

What metal tiers does Cigna offer in Diamondhead?

Cigna's ACA marketplace presence in Diamondhead spans 3 metal tiers: Expanded Bronze (4), Gold (1), Silver (5). Metal tiers describe the cost-sharing balance, not provider quality. Bronze plans have the lowest monthly premiums but you pay more per visit. Silver plans are eligible for federal cost-sharing reductions if your income qualifies. Gold and Platinum plans cost more monthly but reduce out-of-pocket costs for specialist visits, hospital stays, and prescriptions.

Which hospitals in Diamondhead accept Cigna?

Hospitals where Cigna doctors most commonly practice in Diamondhead include MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT GULFPORT, SINGING RIVER GULFPORT, OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-HANCOCK, Memorial Hospital Biloxi. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your Cigna plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.

Which medical specialties have the most Cigna providers in Diamondhead?

Cigna's Diamondhead network is largest in Nurse Practitioner (15), Family Practice (7), Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) (6). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.

How does Cigna compare to other insurers in Diamondhead?

Cigna ranks #3 of 5 major insurers tracked in Diamondhead by provider count, with 46 doctors. Aetna leads at 60 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in Diamondhead.

How do I verify a doctor is in-network with Cigna?

Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific Cigna plan, and third check Cigna's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed May 29, 2026.

What if my doctor isn't listed here?

This list reflects Cigna's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on May 29, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept Cigna, then check Cigna's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this Cigna data last updated?

The Cigna Diamondhead provider list was last refreshed May 29, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. ACA marketplace plan data comes from the CMS Qualified Health Plan Public Use File for plan year 2026. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.

Related healthcare resources

Patient resources for Diamondhead Cigna members.

Data freshness

Last verified May 29, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly