Kent Eric Higgins, PH.D.

Psychologist

(413) 374-8194Amherst, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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.

1 of 272 Psychologist providers in MASee all Psychologist in Amherst34+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 5374dNPPES updated 2011-08-18 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

16 North Hadley Road, Amherst, MA 01002-1905

Fax: (413) 794-9490
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

97

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
66%

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

High Cholesterol
63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Anxiety Disorders
54%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
45%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
44%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
21%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Asthma
21%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

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 · 1992

    University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

  2. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

PsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

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)

Practice Footprint

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

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