Catherine M Hickey, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Catherine M Hickey is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Bennington, VT with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(802) 442-5491Bennington, VT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Catherine M Hickey, M.D. practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Bennington, VT. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, hypertension, and anxiety (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in Vermont
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 49 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in VTSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Bennington32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6512dNPPES updated 2008-07-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Vermont Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

100 Ledgehill Rd, Bennington, VT 05201-2273

Fax: (802) 442-4910
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.2%

Vermont avg: 81.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.4 pts)

Better than 86% of reporting doctors in Vermont

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

32

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

38

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

578

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $98k

Percentile rankings compared against 34 reporting peers in Vermont.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and Anxiety Disorders.

Mood Disorders
63%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+19%)53%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+18%)50%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-32%)38%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-32%) — less common here

PTSD
34%

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    Baylor College of Medicine

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 1994)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 588, Bennington, VT 05201-0588

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Catherine M Hickey

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine M Hickey for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling — no travel to Bennington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Catherine M Hickey

Dr. Hickey is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bennington, VT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (802) 442-5491.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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