Suffolk County · Centereach
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in Centereach, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge 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.
After most surgeries and outpatient procedures, you cannot drive yourself home — and a taxi or rideshare isn't designed for someone still groggy from anesthesia. How our post-surgery transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates post-surgery 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, post-surgery transport most often serves family members coordinating transport for a loved one and outpatient surgery patients (knee scopes, cataract surgery, colonoscopies). Every trip includes caregiver companion seat at no extra cost.
- Pickup area
- Centereach, NY 11720
- Nearest hospital
- Stony Brook University Hospital · ~11 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Centereach
Closest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- 14.9% of residents in Centereach are 65 or older, below the Suffolk County share of 17.9%.
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
Post-Surgery Transport from Centereach — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Centereach patients for post-surgery transport?
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From Centereach, DachiPlus most often transports to Stony Brook University Hospital, Mather Hospital and St. Charles Hospital; the nearest 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 post-surgery 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 post-surgery transport from Centereach cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery 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.