Suffolk County · Ridge
Veterans Medical Transportation in Ridge, NY
DachiPlus provides veterans medical transportation from Ridge throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Ridge, Patchogue VA Clinic in Patchogue is about 22 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
DachiPlus provides veterans medical transportation throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties — to the Northport VA Medical Center and the community-based outpatient clinics in Bay Shore, East Meadow, Patchogue, Riverhead, and Valley Stream. How our veterans transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates veterans transport for Ridge, NY residents. From Ridge, that usually means trips to Patchogue VA Clinic, Riverhead VA Clinic and Bay Shore VA Clinic, roughly 22 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Ridge, veterans transport most often serves older veterans who no longer drive and veterans with service-connected mobility limitations. Every trip includes door-through-door assistance to the VA facility entrance.
- Pickup area
- Ridge, NY 11961
- Nearest VA clinic
- Patchogue VA Clinic · ~22 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Ridge
Closest VA clinics to Ridge
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Patchogue VA Clinic, plan to leave Ridge by about 8:20 AM. Weekday 8 AM traffic stretches the 12.5-mile drive to about 23 minutes (22 in light traffic), and checking in takes another 10 to 15.
| Destination | Drive from Ridge | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Patchogue VA Clinic Patchogue | 12.5 mi · 22 min
23 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
| Riverhead VA Clinic Riverhead | 14 mi · 22 min
22 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | |
| Bay Shore VA Clinic Bay Shore | 28.5 mi · 36 min
40 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
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
- 5.2% of households in Ridge have no vehicle, about the same as the Suffolk County rate of 5.1%.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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FAQ
Veterans Transport from Ridge — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Ridge patients for veterans transport?
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From Ridge, DachiPlus most often transports to Patchogue VA Clinic, Riverhead VA Clinic and Bay Shore VA Clinic; the nearest VA clinic is about 22 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book veterans transport from Ridge 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 veterans transport from Ridge cost?
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For Medicaid members, veterans transport from Ridge is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Patchogue VA Clinic is about 12.5 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.