Suffolk County · Nesconset
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in Nesconset, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge transportation from Nesconset throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Nesconset, Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook is about 13 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 Nesconset, NY residents. From Nesconset, that usually means trips to Stony Brook University Hospital, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Mather Hospital, roughly 13 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Nesconset, 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
- Nesconset, NY 11767
- Nearest hospital
- Stony Brook University Hospital · ~13 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Nesconset
Closest hospitals to Nesconset
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Stony Brook University Hospital, plan to leave Nesconset by about 8:30 AM: the 5.7-mile drive takes about 13 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Nesconset | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook | 5.7 mi · 13 min
13 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 (631) 444-4000 |
| St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Smithtown | 4.7 mi · 13 min
14 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 862-3000 |
| Mather Hospital Port Jefferson | 8.9 mi · 22 min
22 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 473-1320 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Nesconset, 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 Nesconset
- 13.1% of residents in Nesconset are 65 or older, below 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 Nesconset — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Nesconset patients for post-surgery transport?
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From Nesconset, DachiPlus most often transports to Stony Brook University Hospital, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Mather Hospital; the nearest hospital is about 13 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 Nesconset 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 Nesconset cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery transport from Nesconset is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Stony Brook University Hospital is about 5.7 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.