As a patient of Stony Brook Medicine, you may receive bills for services at one of their hospitals or physician practices. Paying your medical bills promptly can be confusing, but Stony Brook offers secure online payment options to make it fast and easy. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about paying your Stony Brook Medicine bill online.
Overview of Stony Brook Medicine’s Billing
Stony Brook Medicine encompasses several hospitals and over 80 outpatient physician practices across Long Island, The three main hospitals are
- Stony Brook University Hospital
- Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
- Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital
You may receive separate bills from the hospital facility and physicians who treated you. Hospital bills are for room charges, medications, supplies, lab tests, therapies, etc. Physician bills are for professional services like surgery, office visits, reading test results, etc.
Online Payment Options
Stony Brook offers online bill pay through their website. You can pay hospital or physician bills securely with a credit/debit card or eCheck.
Pay Hospital Bill
To pay a Stony Brook University Hospital bill online, visit Pay My Hospital Bill and select “Pay My Hospital Bill.”
For Stony Brook Southampton Hospital select “Pay My Southampton Hospital Bill” on the payment page.
For Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, choose “Pay My Eastern Long Island Hospital Bill.”
Enter your account number and other details to access your hospital bill. Then you can view your balance and make a payment.
Pay Physician Bill
To pay a physician bill from any Stony Brook practice, visit Pay My Doctor Bill and choose the practice name.
For example, to pay a Stony Brook Neurology bill, you would select “Neurology” from the dropdown menu. Enter your account details to view your balance and pay online.
Payment Plan Options
If you cannot pay your full balance, Stony Brook offers payment plans to make bills more manageable. Payment plans allow you to break up your balance into smaller monthly payments over 6, 12, 18 or 24 months. Interest may apply based on the total balance.
To set up a payment plan for a hospital or physician bill, call the number on your statement or the Stony Brook billing department at (631) 444-4200.
Financial Assistance Programs
Stony Brook provides financial assistance options for eligible patients, including uninsured discounts and charity care:
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Uninsured discounts – Uninsured or underinsured patients may receive a discount off gross charges. The discount depends on your income level.
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Charity care – If your income is below a certain level, you may qualify for free or discounted care. Stony Brook has counselors to help you apply.
To learn more about financial assistance at Stony Brook, call (631) 444-4200 or email [email protected]. Counselors can explain the options and help you submit an application.
Tips for Paying Your Bill
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Set up an online account to easily view and pay bills 24/7.
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Opt for paperless billing to receive statements electronically.
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Pay the newest bill first if you have multiple outstanding balances.
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Call the billing department with any questions about your charges or insurance.
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Provide updates if your address, insurance coverage or income changes.
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Ask about payment plans or financial assistance if you anticipate difficulties paying.
Paying medical bills can be confusing, but Stony Brook Medicine offers secure online payment options for your convenience. With payment plans, financial assistance programs, and helpful billing staff, they make managing your account as stress-free as possible.
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FAQ
What is the phone number for Stony Brook Hospital billing?
What is the Stony Brook patient portal?
Which office processes payments in Stony Brook?
How do I pay my Stony Brook hospital bill online?
If you have received a Hospital bill from Stony Brook University Hospital and would like to pay online, please visit the payment portal below. Pay My Hospital Bill Want to pay your Stony Brook Doctor’s bill online? It’s fast secure and easy. Just select the name of the practice in the payment portal link below. Pay My Doctor Bill
How do I contact Stony Brook University Hospital?
Click here to view an example of a Stony Brook University Hospital bill. As you roll your cursor or mouse over the bill a description of each section will appear. If you have received one of these bills and have questions about it, you can call (631) 444-4151 during office hours (Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm).
How do I pay my Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Bill?
Note: Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s online bill pay system allows you to view and pay Stony Brook Southampton Hospital bills ONLY. Bills from your anesthesiologist, radiologist, emergency room provider, in-hospital physician, or from Westhampton Primary Care OR Meeting House Lane Medical Practice, PC must be paid separately.
Does Stony Brook University Hospital offer health insurance?
Stony Brook University Hospital commits to providing quality healthcare services regardless of your ability to pay. For those who are under age 65 and do not have a disability, they may be eligible for coverage through NY State of Health, the state’s official health plan marketplace.
How do I make a payment to Stony Brook University?
Payments can be made by mailing them to Student Financial Services, Stony Brook University, P.O Box 619, Stony Brook, NY 11790-0619. Payment must be received by the appropriate deadline to avoid a late fee.
What is the Stony Brook Medicine patient portal?
The Stony Brook Medicine Patient Portal provides a summary of health information. If you want an official copy of your medical record, you must contact the Health Information Management Department at (631) 444-1300. What can I do through the portal?
