Suffolk County · Oakdale
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in Oakdale, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge transportation from Oakdale throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Oakdale, NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk in Patchogue 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.
For patients in Oakdale, DachiPlus provides dependable post-surgery transport. From Oakdale, that usually means trips to NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk, South Shore University Hospital and Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital, roughly 13 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Oakdale, 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
- Oakdale, NY 11769
- Nearest hospital
- NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk · ~13 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Oakdale
Closest hospitals to Oakdale
For a 9:00 AM appointment at NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk, plan to leave Oakdale by about 8:30 AM: the 10-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 Oakdale | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk Patchogue | 10 mi · 13 min
13 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 4 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 654-7100 |
| South Shore University Hospital Bay Shore | 6.1 mi · 14 min
14 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 (631) 968-3000 |
| Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital West Islip | 13.4 mi · 18 min
18 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 376-3000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Oakdale, 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 Oakdale
- 23% of residents in Oakdale 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 Oakdale — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Oakdale patients for post-surgery transport?
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From Oakdale, DachiPlus most often transports to NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk, South Shore University Hospital and Catholic Health Good Samaritan University 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 Oakdale with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Oakdale 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 Oakdale cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery transport from Oakdale is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk is about 10 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.