Kent Eric Higgins, PH.D.
Kent Eric Higgins, PH.D. has been part of the Amherst medical community since 2007 in independent practice. A University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School graduate since 1992, he brings 34+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
16 North Hadley Road, Amherst, MA 01002-1905
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
97
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumeData 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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
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.
Graduated medical school · 1992
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
Taxonomy: 103T00000X
Education & Training
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
30 Columbia Dr, Amherst, MA 01002-3106
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychology Care With Kent Eric Higgins
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kent Eric Higgins for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Amherst 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 Kent Eric Higgins
NPI records show Dr. Higgins as active with telehealth listed in Amherst, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (413) 374-8194.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
16 North Hadley Road, Amherst, MA 01002-1905
Mailing Address
30 Columbia Dr, Amherst, MA 01002-3106
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