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DachiPlus — Medical Transportation on Long Island

Suffolk County · Central Islip

Chemotherapy & Oncology Transportation in Central Islip, NY

DachiPlus provides chemotherapy & oncology transportation from Central Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Central Islip to South Shore University Hospital. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.

Cancer treatment involves long, repeated, exhausting trips. DachiPlus drivers are trained to handle the realities of chemo and radiation: post-treatment nausea, fatigue, immunosuppression, and the emotional weight of the trip. We provide recurring scheduling, same-driver continuity when possible, and seamless coordination with major oncology centers including Memorial Sloan Kettering, Stony Brook Cancer Center, and NYU Langone.

Travel times from Central Islip

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

South Shore University Hospital ~15 min
Good Samaritan University Hospital ~18 min
Stony Brook University Hospital ~25 min
Nassau University Medical Center ~32 min

Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.

Before your ride from Central Islip

A checklist for patients & caregivers

A little preparation makes every trip smoother.

  • Set up a standing order at booking for your full treatment schedule
  • Provide your infusion center name, appointment time, and expected treatment duration
  • Let us know if you are immunocompromised — we use enhanced cleaning protocols
  • Bring anti-nausea medication in case it is needed during the return trip
  • Keep an emergency contact number accessible during travel
  • Notify us as soon as possible if your treatment schedule changes

Central Islip — local question

Does DachiPlus provide Medicaid transportation from Central Islip for dialysis patients?

Yes — Central Islip has one of the highest concentrations of Medicaid members in Suffolk County, and DachiPlus provides standing-order dialysis transportation, recurring outpatient trips, and hospital discharge service throughout the community. Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 or DachiPlus at (516) 754-7777.

Medicaid (via MAS)

Request DachiPlus through MAS

Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.

Private Pay & Insurance

Book a ride directly

Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.

FAQ

Chemo Transport from Central Islip — common questions

Do you provide recurring rides for chemotherapy and radiation?

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Yes. Like dialysis, chemo and daily radiation are recurring services. We set up standing orders, assign consistent drivers when possible, and coordinate with your oncology center. Drivers are trained to handle post-treatment fatigue and nausea.

How do you protect immunocompromised passengers?

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For passengers undergoing chemotherapy, transplant care, or other treatments that suppress immune function, our vehicles follow enhanced cleaning protocols between trips. Mask wearing by the driver is available on request. We can also avoid back-to-back trip pairings with passengers showing symptoms of illness.