Suffolk County · Lake Ronkonkoma
Veterans Medical Transportation in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
DachiPlus provides veterans medical transportation from Lake Ronkonkoma throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Lake Ronkonkoma, Patchogue VA Clinic in Patchogue is about 17 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
DachiPlus provides veterans medical transportation throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties — to the Northport VA Medical Center and the community-based outpatient clinics in Bay Shore, East Meadow, Patchogue, Riverhead, and Valley Stream. How our veterans transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates veterans transport for Lake Ronkonkoma, NY residents. From Lake Ronkonkoma, that usually means trips to Patchogue VA Clinic, Bay Shore VA Clinic and Northport VA Medical Center, roughly 17 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Lake Ronkonkoma, veterans transport most often serves veterans without reliable transportation to VA appointments and veterans traveling to the Northport VA Medical Center. Every trip includes coordinated round-trip pickup.
- Pickup area
- Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
- Nearest VA clinic
- Patchogue VA Clinic · ~17 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Lake Ronkonkoma
Closest VA clinics to Lake Ronkonkoma
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Patchogue VA Clinic, plan to leave Lake Ronkonkoma by about 8:25 AM: the 10.3-mile drive takes about 17 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Lake Ronkonkoma | About this facility |
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| Patchogue VA Clinic Patchogue | 10.3 mi · 17 min
17 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
| Bay Shore VA Clinic Bay Shore | 13.9 mi · 23 min
25 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
| Northport VA Medical Center Northport | 19.6 mi · 27 min
33 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 261-4400 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Lake Ronkonkoma, 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 Lake Ronkonkoma
- 3.5% of households in Lake Ronkonkoma 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
Veterans Transport from Lake Ronkonkoma — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Lake Ronkonkoma patients for veterans transport?
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From Lake Ronkonkoma, DachiPlus most often transports to Patchogue VA Clinic, Bay Shore VA Clinic and Northport VA Medical Center; the nearest VA clinic is about 17 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book veterans transport from Lake Ronkonkoma 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 veterans transport from Lake Ronkonkoma cost?
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For Medicaid members, veterans transport from Lake Ronkonkoma is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Patchogue VA Clinic is about 10.3 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.