Suffolk County · East Setauket
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in East Setauket, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge transportation from East Setauket throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From East Setauket, Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook is about 8 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 East Setauket, NY residents. From East Setauket, that usually means trips to Stony Brook University Hospital, Mather Hospital and St. Charles Hospital, roughly 8 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In East Setauket, 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
- East Setauket, NY 11733
- Nearest hospital
- Stony Brook University Hospital · ~8 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from East Setauket
Closest hospitals to East Setauket
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Stony Brook University Hospital, plan to leave East Setauket by about 8:35 AM: the 3.1-mile drive takes about 8 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from East Setauket | About this facility |
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| Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook | 3.1 mi · 8 min
8 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 (631) 444-4000 |
| Mather Hospital Port Jefferson | 3 mi · 9 min
9 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 | 3 mi · 9 min
10 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 East Setauket, 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 East Setauket
- 19.4% of residents in East Setauket are 65 or older, above 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 East Setauket — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take East Setauket patients for post-surgery transport?
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From East Setauket, DachiPlus most often transports to Stony Brook University Hospital, Mather Hospital and St. Charles Hospital; the nearest hospital is about 8 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 East Setauket 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 East Setauket cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery transport from East Setauket is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Stony Brook University Hospital is about 3.1 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.