Cost of a General Doctor (Adult) Visit
in Mississippi
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Mississippi ranks among the states with the highest rates of chronic conditions including diabetes and hypertension, making General Doctor (Adult) visits essential for ongoing health management. Patients typically pay between $64 and $150 for these visits, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $88 based on negotiated insurance rates. With 51 active General Doctor (Adult) providers serving the state, patients can browse all available providers to find quality care that fits their budget.
Average
$101
Median
$88
Lowest
$64
Highest
$150
Providers
51
24% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does internal medicine 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 |
| Cardiologist Visit Standard office visit with a cardiologist | 99214 | $75 | $90 | $133 | 9 |
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 internal medicine 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 Internists in Mississippi
Dr. Thomas Shands, MD
Internal Medicine Physician · New Albany, MS
Dr. Thomas Barkley, MD
Internal Medicine Physician · New Albany, MS
Dr. Kevin Holmes, MD
Internal Medicine Physician · Columbia, MS
Dr. Amy Ramsak, MD
Internal Medicine Physician · Biloxi, MS
Dr. Bridget Tah-Clayton, DO
Internal Medicine Physician · Hattiesburg, MS
Why General Doctor (Adult) Visit Costs Vary Across Mississippi
Mississippi's healthcare costs run approximately 14% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and rural geography. The concentration of providers in Jackson and the Gulf Coast creates access challenges for patients in the Mississippi Delta and northeastern regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
The Mississippi Delta region faces severe physician shortages, with some counties having no practicing internists, forcing patients to travel to Jackson or Memphis for care. Urban areas like Jackson and Biloxi benefit from multiple health systems and academic medical centers, creating competitive pricing. Rural patients often pay higher effective costs due to travel expenses and limited appointment availability.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-affiliated practices, particularly those connected to the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Merit Health systems, typically charge facility fees that can double visit costs. Independent practices remain common throughout Mississippi and generally offer lower base rates without facility charges. Critical access hospitals in rural areas may operate specialty clinics with higher overhead costs passed to patients.
Insurance Market Competition in Mississippi
Limited insurer competition with BCBS Mississippi, UHC, and Magnolia Health Plans controlling most of the market reduces negotiating pressure on provider rates. The state's lack of Medicaid expansion limits insurer participation in individual marketplace plans, further concentrating market power. Rural areas often have only one or two insurer options, limiting patient choice and cost competition.
Physician Supply and Demand in Mississippi
With only 51 active General Doctor (Adult) providers serving the entire state, Mississippi faces a significant shortage relative to its population and disease burden. This supply constraint allows providers to maintain higher prices and longer wait times, particularly in underserved rural counties. The physician shortage is expected to worsen as older doctors retire faster than new graduates establish practices in the state.
Cost by Procedure Type
Internal Medicine 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 — General Doctor (Adult) Costs in Mississippi
What is the average cost of a General Doctor (Adult) visit in Mississippi without insurance?
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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 General Doctor (Adult) visit in Mississippi?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99214)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska Range: $80 – $314 | $236 |
| 2 | New Hampshire Range: $113 – $282 | $205 |
| 3 | Maine Range: $85 – $255 | $197 |
| 4 | Wyoming Range: $98 – $303 | $177 |
| 5 | Iowa Range: $80 – $274 | $165 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $315 | $162 |
| 7 | Minnesota Range: $73 – $313 | $159 |
| 8 | Vermont Range: $73 – $243 | $158 |
| 9 | New Mexico Range: $80 – $234 | $157 |
| 10 | South Dakota Range: $80 – $293 | $154 |
| 11 | Illinois Range: $73 – $226 | $151 |
| 12 | District of Columbia Range: $59 – $242 | $148 |
| 13 | Delaware Range: $80 – $200 | $141 |
| 14 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $255 | $140 |
| 15 | California Range: $80 – $250 | $138 |
| 16 | New York Range: $73 – $200 | $135 |
| 17 | Washington Range: $80 – $242 | $134 |
| 18 | Michigan Range: $66 – $236 | $130 |
| 19 | Hawaii Range: $70 – $228 | $128 |
| 20 | Georgia Range: $74 – $202 | $127 |
| 21 | Connecticut Range: $80 – $202 | $125 |
| 22 | Arkansas Range: $72 – $175 | $125 |
| 23 | Indiana Range: $74 – $209 | $125 |
| 24 | Louisiana Range: $70 – $202 | $124 |
| 25 | Colorado Range: $80 – $203 | $124 |
| 26 | West Virginia Range: $80 – $159 | $124 |
| 27 | Oregon Range: $80 – $206 | $124 |
| 28 | Ohio Range: $70 – $201 | $124 |
| 29 | Rhode Island Range: $80 – $200 | $123 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania Range: $74 – $202 | $122 |
| 31 | Kentucky Range: $80 – $201 | $122 |
| 32 | Utah Range: $75 – $204 | $121 |
| 33 | North Dakota Range: $80 – $188 | $120 |
| 34 | North Carolina Range: $73 – $200 | $119 |
| 35 | Florida Range: $55 – $207 | $117 |
| 36 | Tennessee Range: $73 – $173 | $115 |
| 37 | Missouri Range: $72 – $146 | $115 |
| 38 | Maryland Range: $49 – $202 | $112 |
| 39 | Nevada Range: $48 – $202 | $112 |
| 40 | Kansas Range: $72 – $151 | $111 |
| 41 | Arizona Range: $65 – $179 | $111 |
| 42 | South Carolina Range: $73 – $163 | $105 |
| 43 | Oklahoma Range: $72 – $158 | $105 |
| 44 | New Jersey Range: $53 – $193 | $103 |
| 45 | Alabama Range: $64 – $160 | $101 |
| 46 | Mississippi Range: $64 – $150 | $101 |
| 47 | Idaho Range: $75 – $125 | $93 |
| 48 | Montana Range: $80 – $102 | $87 |
| 49 | Alaska Range: $80 – $91 | $84 |