Suffolk County · Islip
Pediatric Medical Transportation in Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides pediatric medical transportation from Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Islip, South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore is about 5 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 Islip, DachiPlus provides dependable pediatric transport. From Islip, that usually means trips to South Shore University Hospital, Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, roughly 5 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Islip, pediatric transport most often serves children with chronic conditions needing regular care and families without reliable transportation to medical appointments. Every trip includes door-through-door assistance from home to the clinic entrance.
- Pickup area
- Islip, NY 11751
- Nearest children's hospital
- South Shore University Hospital · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Islip
Closest children's hospitals to Islip
For a 9:00 AM appointment at South Shore University Hospital, plan to leave Islip by about 8:40 AM: the 1.8-mile drive takes about 5 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Islip | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| South Shore University Hospital Bay Shore | 1.8 mi · 5 min
5 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 (631) 968-3000 |
| Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital West Islip | 5.6 mi · 15 min
14 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 376-3000 |
| St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Smithtown | 11.8 mi · 29 min
31 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 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 Islip
- 6.5% of households in 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 Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Islip patients for pediatric transport?
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From Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to South Shore University Hospital, Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital; the nearest children's hospital is about 5 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 Islip with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in 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 Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, pediatric transport from 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 1.8 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.