Suffolk County · Northport
Long-Distance Medical Transportation in Northport, NY
DachiPlus provides long-distance medical transportation from Northport throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Northport, NYU Langone Tisch Hospital in Manhattan is about 66 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
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For patients in Northport, DachiPlus provides dependable long-distance transport. From Northport, that usually means trips to NYU Langone Tisch Hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery and The Mount Sinai Hospital, roughly 66 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Northport, long-distance transport most often serves veterans accessing VA care centers and patients returning to Long Island from out-of-state treatment. Every trip includes comfortable sedans and SUVs; wheelchair users welcome if able to transfer to seat.
- Pickup area
- Northport, NY 11768
- Nearest specialty hospital
- NYU Langone Tisch Hospital · ~66 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Northport
Manhattan hospitals from Northport
At 8 AM on a weekday, NYU Langone Tisch Hospital is about 94 minutes from Northport by car, against 66 minutes in light traffic. The expressway and bridges into the city are the slow part, so for a morning appointment in Manhattan we usually pick up well before 7.
| Destination | Drive from Northport | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Tisch Hospital Manhattan | 43.3 mi · 66 min
94 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (212) 263-7300 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Manhattan | 46.5 mi · 66 min
100 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (212) 606-1000 |
| The Mount Sinai Hospital Manhattan | 45.4 mi · 67 min
97 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 4 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (212) 241-7981 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Northport, 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 Northport
- 5% of households in Northport have no vehicle, about the same as the Suffolk County rate of 5.1%.
- All 3 destinations above are outside Suffolk County. Paratransit riders would switch to Able-Ride in Farmingdale or Huntington and pay a second fare; DachiPlus drives the whole way.
Sources: Medicare Care Compare (data updated 2026-07-22); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; Suffolk County Accessible Transportation (SCAT); bus stops from Suffolk County Transit schedule data (2026-10-07).
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FAQ
Long-Distance Transport from Northport — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Northport patients for long-distance transport?
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From Northport, DachiPlus most often transports to NYU Langone Tisch Hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery and The Mount Sinai Hospital; the nearest specialty hospital is about 66 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book long-distance transport from Northport with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Northport 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 long-distance transport from Northport cost?
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For Medicaid members, long-distance transport from Northport is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: NYU Langone Tisch Hospital is about 43.3 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.