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Stonybrook University Hospital

Q: What type of organization is Stonybrook University Hospital?

Stonybrook University Hospital is registered in NPPES as a General Acute Care Hospital (its primary provider taxonomy).

General Acute Care Hospital in Stony Brook, NY · enumerated 2014 · authorized official Lawson William, Chief of Cardiology.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1720491475

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)

Legal business name Stonybrook University Hospital

Practice address Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY, 11794

Phone (631) 444-1066

Enumeration date Jun 10, 2014

Last updated in NPPES Jun 10, 2014

Taxonomy & classification

282N00000X General Acute Care Hospital Hospitals · License 305509 (NY) Primary

Authorized official

Name Lawson William

Title Chief of Cardiology

Phone (631) 444-1066

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Frequently asked questions

What type of organization is Stonybrook University Hospital?

Stonybrook University Hospital is registered in NPPES as a General Acute Care Hospital (its primary provider taxonomy).

What is a Type 2 NPI?

A Type 2 NPI identifies an organization (group practice, hospital, pharmacy, lab), while Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers. Organizations bill under their Type 2 NPI.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2014-06-10.