Summary

Dr. Higgins is a board-certified primary care optometrist. His clinical interests include contact lenses and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry.Dr. Higgins has roots in Pennsylvania. He attended Mt. Carmel Area High School, then went to Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster. In his free time, Dr. Higgins enjoys sports and music.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 23 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Pennsylvania College of Optometry
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Michael Peter Higgins has 2 locations

Geisinger Specialty Care Shamokin

4203 Hospital RdCoal Township, PA 17866
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Geisinger Vision Center Woodbine

16 Woodbine LnDanville, PA 17821
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Michael Peter Higgins, ODDr. Judith Bianchi Bowser, MDDr. Jeffrey Scott Empfield, MDDr. Darrell Richard Evans, MD
OptometryOptometryOptometryOptometry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
23 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, German, French Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
Coal Township , PADanville , PABloomsburg , PAKingston , PA
Med School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry Med School: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Peter Higgins

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Michael Peter Higgins has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Michael Peter Higgins has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Eye Exam
  • Vision Therapy

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Michael Peter Higgins holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Doctor Of Optometry with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2003.

NPI Number

Michael Peter Higgins' NPI number is 1912957325.

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