Suffolk County · Middle Island
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in Middle Island, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge transportation from Middle Island throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Middle Island, Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson is about 18 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.
For patients in Middle Island, DachiPlus provides dependable post-surgery transport. From Middle Island, that usually means trips to Mather Hospital, NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk and St. Charles Hospital, roughly 18 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Middle Island, post-surgery transport most often serves outpatient surgery patients (knee scopes, cataract surgery, colonoscopies) and recently discharged inpatients heading home. Every trip includes same-day booking available.
- Pickup area
- Middle Island, NY 11953
- Nearest hospital
- Mather Hospital · ~18 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Middle Island
Closest hospitals to Middle Island
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Mather Hospital, plan to leave Middle Island by about 8:25 AM: the 9.1-mile drive takes about 18 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Middle Island | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Mather Hospital Port Jefferson | 9.1 mi · 18 min
18 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 473-1320 |
| NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk Patchogue | 8.9 mi · 18 min
19 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 4 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 654-7100 |
| St. Charles Hospital Port Jefferson | 10.1 mi · ~21 min Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 474-6000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Middle Island, 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 Middle Island
- 23.3% of residents in Middle Island 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 Middle Island — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Middle Island patients for post-surgery transport?
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From Middle Island, DachiPlus most often transports to Mather Hospital, NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk and St. Charles Hospital; the nearest hospital is about 18 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 Middle Island with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Middle Island 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 post-surgery transport from Middle Island cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery transport from Middle Island is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Mather Hospital is about 9.1 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.