Rheumatologists in Mississippi
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
48 Rheumatology providers practice in Mississippi, including 6 (13%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Jackson. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Rheumatology by city in Mississippi
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Where Rheumatologists in Mississippi practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 25 of the 48 providers listed here (52%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
28%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
4%mid-size group (10 to 99)
68%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Rheumatologists | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| Hattiesburg Clinic PA | 4 | 525 | Hattiesburg |
| Medical Foundation of Central Mississippi Inc. | 4 | 274 | Jackson |
| Singing River Health System | 3 | 290 | Ocean Springs |
| Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.. | 2 | 581 | Columbus |
| Memorial Hospital at Gulfport | 2 | 473 | Gulfport |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Rheumatologists affiliated |
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | Jackson | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 6 |
| Singing River Gulfport | Gulfport | For-profit | 2 of 5 | 5 |
| Forrest General Hospital | Hattiesburg | Government | 2 of 5 | 4 |
| Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr | Jackson | Nonprofit | Not rated | 3 |
| St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital | Jackson | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 3 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Rheumatology providers in Mississippi
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Ocheowelle Okeke, M.D.Columbus, MS · $548 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(662) 244-2771 Dr. James Hensarling, MDFlowood, MS · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(601) 982-7363 Dr. Sharon Hong, M.D.Flowood, MS · $2,945 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 420-0034 Dr. Krishna Kommineni, MBBSGulfport, MS · $2,402 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(228) 575-2588 Dr. Richa Gupta, M.D.Gulfport, MS · $2,190 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(228) 575-2588 Dr. Chris Benson, MDHattiesburg, MS · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(601) 268-5170 Dr. David Weiss, MDHattiesburg, MS · $1,535 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 582-7655 Dr. Imad Bitar, MDHattiesburg, MS · $3,377 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 268-5170 Dr. Muhammad Ijaz, M.D.Hattiesburg, MS · $3,016 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 288-7500 Dr. Nancy Harrison, M.D.Hattiesburg, MS · $2,977 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 288-7500 Dr. Portia Harris, MDHattiesburg, MS · $979 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 288-7500 Dr. Amanda Fowler, M.D.Jackson, MS · $2,284 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 984-5601 Dr. Clara Myers, M.D.Jackson, MS · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(601) 362-6900 Dr. Dannette Johnson, D.O.Jackson, MS · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(601) 984-5540 Dr. Hanan IbrahimJackson, MS · $94 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(601) 984-1000 Dr. Linda Rockhold, M.D.Jackson, MS · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(601) 362-6900 Dr. Lisa Maher, MDJackson, MS · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(601) 984-5540 Dr. Maneesh Mannem, MDJackson, MS · $301 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 984-5540 Dr. Martha Magnuson, MDJackson, MS · $585 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 352-2273 Dr. Neal Shparago, D.O.Jackson, MS · $503 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 352-2273 Dr. Nirupa Mohandas, M.D.Jackson, MS · $144 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 360-1106 Dr. Robert Mcmurray, MDJackson, MS · $1,618 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 984-5540 Dr. Srujan Edupuganti, MBBS Dr. Suzanne Sanders, M.D.Jackson, MS · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(601) 362-4471 Dr. Swetha Chittipolu, MD Dr. Teresa Crout, M.D.Jackson, MS · $2,963 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 984-5601 Dr. Vikas Majithia, MDJackson, MS · $10,459 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(601) 984-5540 Dr. Alan Bartholomew, D.O.Keesler Afb, MS · $56 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(801) 706-4520 Dr. Evan Manning, MDKeesler Afb, MS · $101 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(228) 376-2273 Dr. Jason Taylor, M.D.Madison, MS · $7,557 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 200-4476 Dr. Seth Compton, M.D.Madison, MS · $3,290 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(601) 973-1571 Dr. Imran Umer, MDMeridian, MS · $121 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(601) 553-2000 Dr. Nicole Walton, D.O.Ocean Springs, MS · $2,447 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(228) 872-8768 Dr. Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MDOlive Branch, MS · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(901) 370-7406 Dr. Kirk Eddleman, M.D.Oxford, MS · $53,215 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(662) 236-7738 Dr. Lauren Hayward, M.D.Oxford, MS · $2,964 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(662) 636-4444 Dr. John Huntwork, M.D.Pascagoula, MS · $920 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(228) 696-9995 Dr. Mary Lindsey, D.O.Pascagoula, MS · $2,356 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(228) 696-9995 Dr. Matthew Carroll, M.D.Pascagoula, MS · $3,675 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(228) 696-9995 Dr. David Asa, MDTupelo, MS · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(662) 377-5930 Dr. George Housley, MDTupelo, MS · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(662) 377-5930 Dr. Harvey Flowers, MDTupelo, MS · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(662) 377-5930 Dr. Jean Gispen, M.D.University, MS · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(662) 915-6550 Dr. Dedri Ivory, M.D.Vicksburg, MS · $2,039 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(601) 501-6991 Conditions Rheumatology providers in Mississippi commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Rheumatology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Gout
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
Common questions
How many Rheumatology providers are in Mississippi?There are 48 Rheumatology providers with active NPI records practicing in Mississippi, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Rheumatology providers in Mississippi offer telehealth?Yes. 6 of the 48 Rheumatology providers in Mississippi (about 13%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in Mississippi have the most Rheumatology providers?Jackson (17), Hattiesburg (6), Tupelo (4) have the highest concentration of Rheumatology providers in Mississippi.
How many Rheumatology providers in Mississippi received drug or device company payments?36 of 48 Rheumatology providers in Mississippi (75%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Rheumatology providers in Mississippi treat?Rheumatology providers commonly treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Rheumatologists in Mississippi work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 25 Rheumatologists in Mississippi enrolled in Medicare, 28% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 4% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 68% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Rheumatologists in Mississippi work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Mississippi hospitals where the most Rheumatologists hold privileges are Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson; Singing River Gulfport in Gulfport; Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.
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