Stony Brook Dermatology Associates, PC
181 North Belle Meade Road, suite 6
East Setauket, NY 11733

Outpatient Office Hours

• Monday 9:00am - 4:00 pm
• Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Thursday 9:00am – 6:30pm
• Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm

How To Make An Appointment

• To make an appointment please call: 631.444.4200
• Please be prepared to provide our staff with the following information so that we may allocate sufficient time for the type of visit and schedule you with the appropriate physician.
• A brief description of the main problem. Is this a routine visit, an emergency or urgent problem? Are you a new patient or is this a follow-up visit? The name of the referring physician. The name of the physician you wish to see. If you do not have the name of a specific member of our group, our staff can suggest the most appropriate specialist based on the nature of your health issue.

Please have your insurance information handy when you call. Although we are members of most of the managed care panels, you should confirm that we participate in your insurance carrier panel of physicians. If your insurance carrier requires an authorization or referral, it is patient's responsibility to obtain proper authorization prior to your visit.

Preparation Checklist

In order to make the most of your appointment we suggest that you bring the following items with you:

• Copies of medical records. biopsies or lab tests.
• A written summary of your medical history list of medications, allergies and your symptoms.
• The names, addresses and phone numbers of all physicians with whom you wish us to communicate with.
• Your insurance information or Medicare card.
• Insurance card or Medical Record Number, if known.

A referral or written authorization, if required by your insurance company.

Directions (printable map)

FROM WEST
Nesconset Highway (Route 347) to North Belle Meade Road (third light after Nicholls Road – Route 97 if coming from west). Turn left to Belle Meade Road. Continue approximately 1.5 miles - South Setauket Deli (left side) to 181 Belle Meade Road (on right side) Enter building to Suite 6.

FROM EAST
Nesconset Highway (Route 347) to North Belle Meade Road. Turn right to Belle Meade Road. Continue approximately 1.5 miles - South Setauket Deli (left side) to 181 Belle Meade Road (on right side) Enter building to Suite 6.

What To Expect During Your Visit

• When you arrive please check in at the front desk to notify the staff of your arrival. If you are a new patient you may wish to arrive 15 minutes early in order to register in our information system and see our billing office to make sure that you have proper authorization.
• Obtaining referrals and authorizations for treatment from your referring physician or insurance carrier prior to receiving care is a shared responsibility. Without the proper referral your company may not reimburse you for the visit.

We will ask you fill out a new patient information form giving us some basic information about your medical history, allergies and medications.

Insurance and Billing Issues

• In general, commercial insurance and Point of Service plans do not require prior approvals; however, many managed care companies require written authorizations either from the company or your primary care physician. Please check with your primary care physician or insurance carrier to determine whether you require a referral. It is the responsibility of each patient to obtain any referrals/authorizations prior to his/her visit. If you require such authorization, you must have a copy of a written authorization at the time of service.

Patients are responsible for co-payments at the time of the office visit. In addition patients will be responsible for any deductibles and payments for services that are not covered by the insurance plan(s) and services that the insurance company deems to be "not medically necessary."