Suffolk County · Central Islip
Pediatric Medical Transportation in Central Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides pediatric medical transportation from Central Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Central Islip, South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore is about 18 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.
For patients in Central Islip, DachiPlus provides dependable pediatric transport. From Central Islip, that usually means trips to South Shore University Hospital, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital, roughly 18 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Central Islip, pediatric transport most often serves children with appointments at Cohen Children’s Medical Center or pediatric specialists and kids in recurring outpatient therapy (PT, OT, speech, behavioral) for a community of about 35,370 residents. Every trip includes approved car seats and booster seats accommodated.
- Pickup area
- Central Islip, NY 11722
- Nearest children's hospital
- South Shore University Hospital · ~18 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Central Islip
Closest children's hospitals to Central Islip
For a 9:00 AM appointment at South Shore University Hospital, plan to leave Central Islip by about 8:25 AM: the 7.7-mile drive takes about 18 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Central Islip | About this facility |
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| South Shore University Hospital Bay Shore | 7.7 mi · 18 min
18 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 (631) 968-3000 |
| St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Smithtown | 7.9 mi · 19 min
21 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 862-3000 |
| Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital West Islip | 12.4 mi · 20 min
19 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 376-3000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Central Islip, 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 Central Islip
- 11% of households in Central Islip have no vehicle, above 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 Central Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Central Islip patients for pediatric transport?
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From Central Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to South Shore University Hospital, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital; the nearest children's hospital is about 18 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 Central Islip with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Central Islip call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does pediatric transport from Central Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, pediatric transport from Central Islip is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: South Shore University Hospital is about 7.7 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.