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Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD

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(Melinda Staiger)

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New York University School of Medicine (1980)

101 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794

(631) 638-2121

Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD is a general practitioner in Stony Brook, NY specializing in general practice. She graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD is affiliated with STONY BROOK RADIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY FACULTY PRACTICE CORPORATION.

Office Locations

101 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

biopsy

breast procedures

breast ultrasound

image-guided core breast biopsy

image guided procedures

percutaneous procedures

stereotactic core breast biopsy

ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy

By Affordability:

2-D mammogram

diagnostic imaging

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD performed more 2-D diagnostic mammogram, biopsy, breast procedures, breast ultrasound, image-guided core breast biopsy, image guided procedures, percutaneous procedures, stereotactic core breast biopsy, and ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for 2-D mammogram, and diagnostic imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

breast imaging

mammogram

In 2023, Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD performed more breast imaging, and mammogram (breast X-ray) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

screening mammogram

In 2012, Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD performed more screening mammogram procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stony Brook, NY during 2012 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	49
breast procedures	999
diagnostic imaging	225
diagnostic procedures	79
excision	30
image guided procedures	79
minimally invasive procedures	79
minor procedures	79
open surgery	30
preventive care	630
ultrasound (sonogram)	114
women's imaging	969
X-rays	855

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stony Brook, NY during 2013 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	365
diagnostic imaging	77
preventive care	240
ultrasound (sonogram)	48
women's imaging	365
X-rays	317

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	12
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	37
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stony Brook, NY during 2014 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
breast procedures	1406
diagnostic imaging	150
diagnostic procedures	71
image guided procedures	71
minimally invasive procedures	71
minor procedures	71
preventive care	877
ultrasound (sonogram)	333
women's imaging	1360
X-rays	1027

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	969
Black	22
Hispanic	29
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	42
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stony Brook, NY during 2015 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
breast procedures	2978
diagnostic imaging	330
diagnostic procedures	91
image guided procedures	91
minimally invasive procedures	91
minor procedures	91
preventive care	1338
ultrasound (sonogram)	1226
women's imaging	2894
X-rays	1668

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	3210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2932
Black	72
Hispanic	144
Asian	38
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1854
From 75 to 84	870
85 and over	134
Less than 65	384

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stony Brook, NY during 2016 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
breast procedures	4533
diagnostic imaging	337
diagnostic procedures	64
image guided procedures	64
minimally invasive procedures	64
minor procedures	64
preventive care	1916
ultrasound (sonogram)	2196
women's imaging	4449
X-rays	2253

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	2205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1961
Black	71
Hispanic	117
Asian	34
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1321
From 75 to 84	576
85 and over	70
Less than 65	261

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stony Brook, NY during 2017 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	4861
diagnostic imaging	264
diagnostic procedures	51
image guided procedures	51
minimally invasive procedures	51
minor procedures	51
preventive care	2030
ultrasound (sonogram)	2516
women's imaging	4810
X-rays	2294

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	2283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2074
Black	71
Hispanic	91
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1331
From 75 to 84	651
85 and over	109
Less than 65	226

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stony Brook, NY during 2018 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	6103
diagnostic imaging	301
diagnostic procedures	61
image guided procedures	61
minimally invasive procedures	61
minor procedures	61
preventive care	2447
ultrasound (sonogram)	3294
women's imaging	6042
X-rays	2748

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	2786

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2457
Black	128
Hispanic	127
Asian	0
Other	70
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1551
From 75 to 84	836
85 and over	125
Less than 65	320

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stony Brook, NY during 2019 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	6839
diagnostic imaging	457
diagnostic procedures	11
image guided procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
preventive care	2627
ultrasound (sonogram)	3744
women's imaging	6828
X-rays	3084

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	3189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2808
Black	138
Hispanic	163
Asian	0
Other	94
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1816
From 75 to 84	993
85 and over	130
Less than 65	346

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stony Brook, NY during 2020 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	2068
diagnostic imaging	369
diagnostic procedures	21
image guided procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
minor procedures	21
preventive care	818
ultrasound (sonogram)	860
women's imaging	2047
X-rays	1187

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	1278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1203
Black	53
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	746
From 75 to 84	439
85 and over	95
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stony Brook, NY during 2021 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1436
diagnostic imaging	297
diagnostic procedures	40
image guided procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	40
minor procedures	40
preventive care	425
ultrasound (sonogram)	674
women's imaging	1396
X-rays	722

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	681
Black	30
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	39
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stony Brook, NY during 2022 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	2193
diagnostic imaging	549
diagnostic procedures	30
image guided procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	49
minor procedures	30
preventive care	403
ultrasound (sonogram)	1192
women's imaging	2144
X-rays	952

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	895
Black	32
Hispanic	36
Asian	21
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	509
From 75 to 84	367
85 and over	63
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stony Brook, NY were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and ultrasound (sonogram).

aspiration	30
breast procedures	3071
diagnostic imaging	305
diagnostic procedures	51
excision	30
image guided procedures	53
minimally invasive procedures	53
minor procedures	51
open surgery	30
preventive care	1250
ultrasound (sonogram)	1472
women's imaging	3027
X-rays	1555

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	1359

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	59
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	1477
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	73
Other	38

**Age**
75 to 84	487
85 and over	74
Less than 65	177
65 to 74	940

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1980. She completed residency at New York University School of Medicine. She has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: New York University School of Medicine (1980)

Residency: New York University School of Medicine (1984)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

STONY BROOK RADIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY FACULTY PRACTICE CORPORATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HIP, MAGNACARE, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Great West, Fidelis, Health Smart WTC, MULTIPLAN, Workers Compensation, Affinity, GHI CBP, AETNA, UNITED HEALTHCARE, OXFORD, UNITED HEALTH CARE / CHP / MEDICAID, HEALTHFIRST, Humana Military, (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE HMO, BEECH STREET, GHI HMO, GHI / MEDICARE PLUS, AgeWell, MET EMPIRE and Centerlight (CCM).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HIP

MAGNACARE

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Great West

Fidelis

Health Smart WTC

MULTIPLAN

Workers Compensation

Affinity

GHI CBP

AETNA

UNITED HEALTHCARE

OXFORD

UNITED HEALTH CARE / CHP / MEDICAID

HEALTHFIRST

Humana Military

(Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE HMO

BEECH STREET

GHI HMO

GHI / MEDICARE PLUS

AgeWell

MET EMPIRE

Centerlight (CCM)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melinda J. Staiger, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
HOLOGIC INC	$95,106 SECURVIEW $57,975	SVDX-00400 - Securview $21,840	SVDX-00400 $11,632	SVDX 00400 Securview $3,660
Boston Scientific Corporation	$68 AngioJet Ultra 5000A $26	GENERAL - ULTRASOUND $23	GLADIATOR ELITE $19

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$95,106
Food and Beverage	$68

Biography

Dr. Melinda Staiger's area of specialization is general practice. In addition to English, Dr. Staiger (or staff) speaks Spanish and French. Dr. Staiger is a graduate of New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Staiger trained at a hospital affiliated with New York University (NYU). She appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Yext, Dr. Staiger is currently accepting new patients at her office in Stony Brook, NY.