Physician Profile
Melina J. Khwaja, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Khwaja
Based in Stony Brook, NY, Melina J. Khwaja, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under emergency medicine. Melina graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine in 2000. According to Medicare claims data, Melina cared for 1,962 Medicare patients across 2,286 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, and detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus. NPI 1164467544 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (631) 444-2478
- Email not available
Practice Locations
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HSC, L-4, RM 080
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Digestion
- Appendicitis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting or throwing up blood
Allergy & Immune
Allergy & Immunology
- Severe Allergic Reaction
Bites & Stings
- Snake Bite or Venomous Sting
- Spider or insect sting reaction
Blood & Circulation
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Stroke
- Transient ischemic attack
Breathing
- Choking or swallowed object
- Coughing up blood
- Severe asthma attack
- Shortness of breath
Digestion & Stomach
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nosebleeds
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Dangerously low blood sugar
Environmental
Eye Care
- Open-globe eye injury
Eye Emergency
- Corneal abrasion
General Emergency
- Severe dehydration
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Heart & Chest
Heart & Circulation
Heart & Lungs
Infections & Illness
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
Poisoning & Environmental
Poisoning & Toxins
Skin & Infections
- Skin abscess or boil
Spine & Back
Urinary & Bladder
- Inability to pee
Urinary & Kidney
Women's Health
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
Airway & Breathing
Anesthesia & Sedation
Breathing & Airway
Critical Care
Diagnostics
- Lumbar puncture
- Rapid blood work
Digestive Care
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nasal packing for nosebleed
Eye & ENT
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Eye Care
- Emergency Eye Flushing
Heart & Diagnostics
Heart Care
Imaging & Diagnostics
- Emergency CT scan
- Emergency MRI scan
- Emergency ultrasound
- Emergency X-ray
Injections & Vaccines
- Rabies shot series
- Tetanus shot
Kidney Care
- Emergency dialysis
Lung & Respiratory
- Chest Needle Decompression
- Draining lung fluid
Medications
- Emergency epinephrine injection
- IV medication for severe nausea
- IV medication for severe pain
Mental Health
- Emergency psychiatric evaluation
Minor Procedures
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
Minor Trauma
- Stuck ring removal
Orthopedic Procedures
Orthopedics
- Popping a dislocated joint back in place
- Splinting and temporary casting
Poisoning & Toxicology
- Antivenom treatment
Specialized Care
- Sexual assault forensic exam
Stroke & Vascular
- Clot busting medication for stroke
Supportive Care
Toxicology
- Narcan overdose reversal
- Stomach pumping or activated charcoal
Women's Health
- Emergency pelvic exam
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,286 services · 1,962 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
118 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views | Imaging | 73620 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views | Imaging | 71100 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
32 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Diphtheria and tetanus vaccine (7 years or older) | Treatment | 90714 |
19 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Administration of vaccine | Treatment | 90471 |
19 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production | Treatment | 94640 |
17 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
892 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other emergency physicians in Stony Brook 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Melina J. Khwaja's specialty?
Melina J. Khwaja is an emergency physician in Stony Brook, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Melina J. Khwaja?
Melina J. Khwaja is listed at Stony Brook University Hospital Hsc, L-4, Rm 080, Stony Brook, NY 11794. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Melina J. Khwaja?
The number on file is (631) 444-2478. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Melina J. Khwaja's NPI number?
Melina J. Khwaja's National Provider Identifier is 1164467544. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Melina J. Khwaja's education?
Melina J. Khwaja attended State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melina J. Khwaja been practicing?
Melina J. Khwaja has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Melina J. Khwaja known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Melina J. Khwaja performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of foot, 2 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and diphtheria and tetanus vaccine, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melina J. Khwaja confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melina J. Khwaja. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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