Suffolk County · Ridge
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in Ridge, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge transportation from Ridge throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Ridge, NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk in Patchogue is about 20 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 Ridge, DachiPlus provides dependable post-surgery transport. From Ridge, that usually means trips to NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk, Mather Hospital and St. Charles Hospital, roughly 20 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Ridge, post-surgery transport most often serves patients picked up from emergency department discharges and family members coordinating transport for a loved one. Every trip includes room for crutches, walkers, and other equipment.
- Pickup area
- Ridge, NY 11961
- Nearest hospital
- NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk · ~20 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Ridge
Closest hospitals to Ridge
For a 9:00 AM appointment at NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk, plan to leave Ridge by about 8:20 AM. Weekday 8 AM traffic stretches the 11.3-mile drive to about 21 minutes (20 in light traffic), and checking in takes another 10 to 15.
| Destination | Drive from Ridge | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk Patchogue | 11.3 mi · 20 min
21 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 4 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 654-7100 |
| Mather Hospital Port Jefferson | 11 mi · 21 min
21 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 473-1320 |
| St. Charles Hospital Port Jefferson | 12.1 mi · ~26 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 Ridge, 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 Ridge
- 34.5% of residents in Ridge 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 Ridge — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Ridge patients for post-surgery transport?
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From Ridge, DachiPlus most often transports to NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk, Mather Hospital and St. Charles Hospital; the nearest hospital is about 20 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 Ridge with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Ridge 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 Ridge cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery transport from Ridge is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk is about 11.3 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.