Suffolk County · Islip
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Transportation in Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides traumatic brain injury (tbi) 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.
Traumatic brain injury patients face a unique set of transportation challenges: cognitive impairments affecting communication, sensitivity to light and noise, unpredictable fatigue, medication side effects, and the need for a consistent, calm driver who understands TBI presentations. How our tbi transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates tbi transport for Islip, NY residents. From Islip, that usually means trips to South Shore University Hospital, Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital and Head Injury Association (Commack), roughly 5 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Islip, tbi transport most often serves tBI patients enrolled in outpatient neurorehabilitation programs and patients attending cognitive, speech, and occupational therapy after brain injury. Every trip includes direct no-fault and workers' comp billing.
- Pickup area
- Islip, NY 11751
- Nearest rehabilitation center
- South Shore University Hospital · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Islip
Closest rehabilitation centers 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 |
| Head Injury Association (Commack) Commack | 10.9 mi · 17 min
20 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price |
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
- 12.5% of residents in Islip live with a disability, above the Suffolk County rate of 10.5%.
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
TBI Transport from Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Islip patients for tbi transport?
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From Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to South Shore University Hospital, Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital and Head Injury Association (Commack); the nearest rehabilitation center 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 tbi transport from 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. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does tbi transport from Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, tbi 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.