Suffolk County · Centereach
Pediatric Medical Transportation in Centereach, NY
DachiPlus provides pediatric medical transportation from Centereach throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Centereach, Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook is about 11 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
DachiPlus provides pediatric medical transportation across Suffolk and Nassau Counties for children traveling to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, pediatric specialists, outpatient therapy, and follow-up appointments. How our pediatric transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates pediatric transport for Centereach, NY residents. From Centereach, that usually means trips to Stony Brook University Hospital, Mather Hospital and St. Charles Hospital, roughly 11 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Centereach, pediatric transport most often serves medicaid-enrolled families coordinating pediatric trips through MAS and children with appointments at Cohen Children’s Medical Center or pediatric specialists. Every trip includes screened drivers experienced with pediatric passengers.
- Pickup area
- Centereach, NY 11720
- Nearest children's hospital
- Stony Brook University Hospital · ~11 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Centereach
Closest children's hospitals to Centereach
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Stony Brook University Hospital, plan to leave Centereach by about 8:30 AM. Weekday 8 AM traffic stretches the 4.3-mile drive to about 12 minutes (11 in light traffic), and checking in takes another 10 to 15.
| Destination | Drive from Centereach | About this facility |
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| Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook | 4.3 mi · 11 min
12 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 (631) 444-4000 |
| Mather Hospital Port Jefferson | 7.3 mi · 19 min
20 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 473-1320 |
| St. Charles Hospital Port Jefferson | 8 mi · 21 min
22 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 474-6000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Centereach, light traffic and a weekday 8 AM estimate. Private pay is priced by distance from our published rates. Medicaid: $0 through MAS.
Getting there from Centereach
- 3.5% of households in Centereach have no vehicle, below the Suffolk County rate of 5.1%.
Sources: Medicare Care Compare (data updated 2026-07-22); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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FAQ
Pediatric Transport from Centereach — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Centereach patients for pediatric transport?
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From Centereach, DachiPlus most often transports to Stony Brook University Hospital, Mather Hospital and St. Charles Hospital; the nearest children's hospital is about 11 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book pediatric transport from Centereach with Medicaid?
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Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours ahead and request DachiPlus as your provider. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does pediatric transport from Centereach cost?
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For Medicaid members, pediatric transport from Centereach is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Stony Brook University Hospital is about 4.3 miles away, and our online cost estimator prices that trip for you. Waiting time over 15 minutes is billed separately; call (516) 754-7777 for an exact quote.