Dr. David Smith Talton
Dr. David S. Talton
Last updated: Jul 8, 2007

Dr. David S. Talton

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 31 years
  • Graduation year: 1990
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1629078746

Dr. David S. Talton M.D.

Surgeon

He is located at 830 South Gloster Street Nmmc East Tower 4th Floor in Tupelo, MS 38801. Can help patients with the following: Achalasia, Crohn's Disease, Esophageal Cancer, Pilonidal Cyst, Sebaceous Cyst, Ulcerative Colitis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629078746. Appointment can be made via the phone number (662) 377-7170. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.nmhs.net/find-a-doctor/profile/talton-david/. He is affiliated with 4 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. David Smith Talton, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. David S. Talton.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. David S. Talton

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. David S. Talton as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Choice Bronze HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Cigna Healthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myHeartCare Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 4000 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 6500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 15 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus + $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. David S. Talton is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. David S. Talton is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery .

Bills through: North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc.

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Edwards Lifesciences $16058
Atricure $2538
St. Jude Medical $2287

Other

Food and Beverage $11836
Travel and Lodging $9567
Consulting $5000
Other $2513

Studies

Graduated in 1990

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://www.nmhs.net/find-a-doctor/profile/talton-david/

Affiliated practices

Behavioral Health Center
4579 South Eason Boulevard
Tupelo, 38801 MS
(662) 377-3161
Diabetes Treatment Center
410 Council Circle
Tupelo, 38801 MS
(662) 377-2500
Children's Clinic Tupelo
1573 Medical Park Circle
Tupelo, 38801 MS
(662) 844-9885
North Mississippi Hematology & Oncology Associates
1205 Highway 182 West
Starkville, 39759 MS
(662) 320-8545

Affiliated hospitals

NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER
830 S GLOSTER STREET
TUPELO, 38801 MS
(662) 377-6608

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. David Smith Talton accept patients with Cigna Healthcare?

Yes, Dr. David Smith Talton is listed in-network for Cigna Healthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. David Smith Talton treat?

Dr. David Smith Talton provides treatment for Achalasia, Crohn's Disease, Esophageal Cancer, Pilonidal Cyst, Sebaceous Cyst, Ulcerative Colitis. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. David Smith Talton?

Dr. David Smith Talton's office is located at 830 South Gloster Street Nmmc East Tower 4th Floor in Tupelo, MS 38801.

Does Dr. David Smith Talton have affiliation with practices?

Dr. David Smith Talton is affiliated with Behavioral Health Center. For the full list of practices see this list.

Has Dr. David Smith Talton affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. David Smith Talton is affiliated with NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER.