Suffolk County · Central Islip
Radiation Therapy Transportation in Central Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides radiation therapy transportation from Central Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Central Islip, NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (East Islip) in East Islip is about 14 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
Radiation therapy requires daily Monday–Friday appointments for weeks at a time — 20 to 40 sessions depending on the treatment protocol. How our radiation transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates radiation transport for Central Islip, NY residents. From Central Islip, that usually means trips to NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (East Islip), NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Smithtown) and Northwell Imbert Cancer Center, roughly 14 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Central Islip, radiation transport most often serves head and neck cancer patients undergoing combined chemo-radiation and patients receiving stereotactic body radiation (SBRT) or IMRT for a community of about 35,370 residents. Every trip includes same-driver consistency for familiar, trusted routine.
- Pickup area
- Central Islip, NY 11722
- Nearest radiation oncology center
- NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (East Islip) · ~14 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Recurring routes
- Standing orders available
Trips from Central Islip
Closest radiation oncology centers to Central Islip
For a 9:00 AM appointment at NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (East Islip), plan to leave Central Islip by about 8:30 AM: the 5.7-mile drive takes about 14 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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| NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (East Islip) East Islip | 5.7 mi · 14 min
14 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 751-3000 |
| NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Smithtown) Smithtown | 5.5 mi · 14 min
15 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 751-3000 |
| Northwell Imbert Cancer Center Bay Shore | 7.2 mi · 17 min
17 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 414-6999 |
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: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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FAQ
Radiation Transport from Central Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Central Islip patients for radiation transport?
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From Central Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (East Islip), NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Smithtown) and Northwell Imbert Cancer Center; the nearest radiation oncology center is about 14 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book radiation transport from Central Islip with Medicaid?
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Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours ahead and request DachiPlus as your provider. For recurring radiation transport, ask your treatment center or doctor's office to request a standing order through MAS and list DachiPlus as your preferred transportation provider, so you don't have to call before every trip.
How much does radiation transport from Central Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, radiation transport from Central Islip is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (East Islip) is about 5.7 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.