Cost of a Heart Doctor Visit
in Mississippi
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Mississippi's non-participation in Medicaid expansion creates unique cardiac care access challenges, particularly affecting the state's rural counties where heart disease remains the leading cause of death. Heart Doctor visits across the Magnolia State typically cost patients between $75 and $133, with a median out-of-pocket expense of $90 - rates that rank 18th nationally for affordability despite limited provider competition. With only 9 active Heart Doctor providers serving the entire state, patients can browse all available specialists to compare costs and credentials before scheduling their appointment.
Average
$99
Median
$90
Lowest
$75
Highest
$133
Providers
9
24% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does cardiologist visit compare to related procedures in Mississippi?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Visit Standard office visit with a family medicine physician | 99214 | $67 | $91 | $249 | 89 |
| Internal Medicine Visit Standard office visit with an internist | 99214 | $64 | $88 | $150 | 51 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 99214 — Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 99214 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99214 (Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99214 covers: the provider's professional fee for cardiologist visit. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top Rated Cardiologists in Mississippi
Dr. Douglas Wolfe, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Jackson, MS
Dr. James Williams, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Columbus, MS
Dr. Satjit Adlakha, DO
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Pascagoula, MS
Dr. Paul Pierce, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Vicksburg, MS
Dr. Cameron Guild, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Jackson, MS
Why Heart Doctor Visit Costs Vary Across Mississippi
Mississippi's healthcare costs run approximately 14% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and reduced provider competition in specialty markets. The concentration of cardiac specialists in Jackson and limited rural access creates significant geographic cost disparities across the Delta and Gulf Coast regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Jackson metropolitan area hosts the majority of Mississippi's Heart Doctors, while vast rural counties in the Delta region rely on telemedicine or traveling specialists. This geographic concentration allows urban providers to maintain higher patient volumes but requires rural patients to travel significant distances for specialty care. The resulting supply-demand imbalance affects both accessibility and pricing across different regions of the state.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
University of Mississippi Medical Center and other hospital-owned cardiology practices typically charge facility fees that increase total visit costs compared to independent physician offices. Private practice Heart Doctors in Mississippi often operate with lower overhead costs, particularly outside Jackson, allowing for more competitive self-pay rates. Academic medical centers may offer the latest technology but generally maintain higher pricing structures due to teaching and research missions.
Insurance Market Competition in Mississippi
Limited insurer competition among BCBS Mississippi, UnitedHealthcare, and Magnolia Health Plans reduces negotiating pressure on provider rates compared to more competitive markets. The state's small population and rural geography make it less attractive to national insurers, resulting in fewer plan options and potentially higher premiums. This concentrated market structure can lead to higher negotiated rates for specialty services like cardiology.
Physician Supply and Demand in Mississippi
With only 9 active Heart Doctor providers serving the entire state's 2.9 million residents, Mississippi faces a significant cardiac specialist shortage relative to national benchmarks. This supply constraint allows existing providers to maintain higher patient volumes and pricing power, though many offer sliding scale fees for uninsured patients. Wait times for non-urgent appointments often extend several weeks, particularly for preferred providers in the Jackson area.
Cost by Procedure Type
Cardiologist Visit can be billed under different CPT codes depending on what's done during the procedure in Mississippi.
Follow-up, low complexity
Follow-up, moderate complexity
Follow-up, high complexity
New patient, low complexity
New patient, moderate complexity
New patient, high complexity
Costs shown are median negotiated rates. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan and provider.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Heart Doctor Costs in Mississippi
What is the average cost of a Heart Doctor visit in Mississippi without insurance?
Does Mississippi Medicaid cover Heart Doctor visits?
How do I find an affordable Heart Doctor near me in Mississippi?
What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Heart Doctor visit in Mississippi?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Heart Doctor in Mississippi?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99214)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine Range: $114 – $255 | $208 |
| 2 | Iowa Range: $80 – $274 | $187 |
| 3 | Indiana Range: $81 – $226 | $159 |
| 4 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $271 | $157 |
| 5 | Minnesota Range: $80 – $250 | $157 |
| 6 | Arkansas Range: $74 – $226 | $152 |
| 7 | Illinois Range: $70 – $226 | $150 |
| 8 | Colorado Range: $64 – $257 | $143 |
| 9 | Georgia Range: $75 – $216 | $142 |
| 10 | Connecticut Range: $93 – $207 | $131 |
| 11 | Missouri Range: $72 – $198 | $127 |
| 12 | Hawaii Range: $70 – $203 | $124 |
| 13 | District of Columbia Range: $71 – $194 | $122 |
| 14 | Florida Range: $67 – $200 | $121 |
| 15 | Michigan Range: $66 – $204 | $119 |
| 16 | Maryland Range: $57 – $194 | $116 |
| 17 | Idaho Range: $90 – $150 | $110 |
| 18 | Kentucky Range: $79 – $170 | $110 |
| 19 | Kansas Range: $65 – $151 | $109 |
| 20 | Arizona Range: $65 – $154 | $100 |
| 21 | Mississippi Range: $75 – $133 | $99 |
| 22 | Montana Range: $80 – $136 | $99 |
| 23 | Louisiana Range: $80 – $120 | $96 |
| 24 | Alabama Range: $69 – $128 | $92 |
| 25 | Delaware Range: $80 – $100 | $87 |
| 26 | Alaska Range: $80 – $80 | $80 |