Suffolk County · Dix Hills
Pediatric Medical Transportation in Dix Hills, NY
DachiPlus provides pediatric medical transportation from Dix Hills throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Dix Hills, South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore is about 20 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 Dix Hills, NY residents. From Dix Hills, that usually means trips to South Shore University Hospital, Huntington Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, roughly 20 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Dix Hills, pediatric transport most often serves families without reliable transportation to medical appointments and children recovering from outpatient procedures. Every trip includes a parent or legal guardian rides with the child at no extra charge.
- Pickup area
- Dix Hills, NY 11746
- Nearest children's hospital
- South Shore University Hospital · ~20 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Dix Hills
Closest children's hospitals to Dix Hills
For a 9:00 AM appointment at South Shore University Hospital, plan to leave Dix Hills by about 8:20 AM. Weekday 8 AM traffic stretches the 11.8-mile drive to about 21 minutes (20 in light traffic), and checking in takes another 10 to 15.
| Destination | Drive from Dix Hills | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| South Shore University Hospital Bay Shore | 11.8 mi · 20 min
21 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 (631) 968-3000 |
| Huntington Hospital Huntington | 7.8 mi · 20 min
23 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 351-2000 |
| St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Smithtown | 10.9 mi · 20 min
21 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 862-3000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Dix Hills, 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 Dix Hills
- 1.7% of households in Dix Hills 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 Dix Hills — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Dix Hills patients for pediatric transport?
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From Dix Hills, DachiPlus most often transports to South Shore University Hospital, Huntington Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital; the nearest children's hospital is about 20 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 Dix Hills 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 Dix Hills cost?
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For Medicaid members, pediatric transport from Dix Hills is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: South Shore University Hospital is about 11.8 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.