Dr Kent Eric Higgins, PHD - Medicare Psychologist in Amherst, MA

Dr Kent Eric Higgins, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Psychologist" provider in Amherst, Massachusetts. He went to University Of Texas At Austin Dell Medical School and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Psychologist. He is a member of the group practice Baystate Medical Center Inc. and his current practice location is 16 North Hadley Road, Amherst, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 374-8194.

Dr Kent Eric Higgins is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 6563) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1316082258.

Contact Information

Dr Kent Eric Higgins, PHD
16 North Hadley Road,
Amherst, MA 01002-1905
(413) 374-8194
(413) 794-9490

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kent Eric Higgins
GenderMale
SpecialityClinical Psychologist
Experience32 Years
Location16 North Hadley Road, Amherst, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kent Eric Higgins attended and graduated from University Of Texas At Austin Dell Medical School in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316082258
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/20/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/18/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527163765
  • Enrollment ID: I20070418000021

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kent Eric Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316082258NPI-NPPES
7544OtherMAHEALTHNET PROVIDER #
1202847MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
103T00000XPsychologist 6563 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baystate Medical Center Inc.99311844965

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Kent Eric Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBaystate Medical Practices Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548205909
PECOS PAC ID: 5991602971
Enrollment ID: O20040225000080
Entity NameBaystate Medical Center Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487655064
PECOS PAC ID: 9931184496
Enrollment ID: O20070426000409

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Kent Eric Higgins is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kent Eric Higgins, PHD
30 Columbia Dr,
Amherst, MA 01002-3106

Ph: (413) 256-0109
Dr Kent Eric Higgins, PHD
16 North Hadley Road,
Amherst, MA 01002-1905

Ph: (413) 374-8194

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