Suffolk County · Riverhead
Chemotherapy & Oncology Transportation in Riverhead, NY
DachiPlus provides chemotherapy & oncology transportation from Riverhead throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Riverhead to Peconic Bay Medical Center and Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
Cancer treatment involves long, repeated, exhausting trips. DachiPlus drivers are trained to handle the realities of chemo and radiation: post-treatment nausea, fatigue, immunosuppression, and the emotional weight of the trip. We provide recurring scheduling, same-driver continuity when possible, and seamless coordination with major oncology centers including Memorial Sloan Kettering, Stony Brook Cancer Center, and NYU Langone.
For patients in Riverhead, DachiPlus provides dependable chemo transport. From Riverhead, that usually means trips to NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Riverhead), Northwell Cancer Institute at Riverhead and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Westhampton Beach), roughly 5 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Riverhead, chemo transport most often serves patients traveling to MSKCC, NYU, or specialty centers and families arranging recurring transport for a loved one for a community of about 13,299 residents. Every trip includes awareness of post-chemo fatigue and immunocompromised status.
- Pickup area
- Riverhead, NY 11901
- Nearest cancer center
- NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Riverhead) · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Recurring routes
- Standing orders available
Medical destinations from Riverhead
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Riverhead
Riverhead, NY
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Peconic Bay Medical Center is a 200-bed Northwell Health hospital and the primary hospital serving the East End of Suffolk County.
Transportation info →Greenport, NY
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital is the only hospital on the North Fork, located in Greenport and part of Stony Brook Medicine.
Transportation info →Travel times from Riverhead
How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?
Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.
Before your ride from Riverhead
A checklist for patients & caregivers
A little preparation makes every trip smoother.
- ✓ Set up a standing order at booking for your full treatment schedule
- ✓ Provide your infusion center name, appointment time, and expected treatment duration
- ✓ Let us know if you are immunocompromised — we use enhanced cleaning protocols
- ✓ Bring anti-nausea medication in case it is needed during the return trip
- ✓ Keep an emergency contact number accessible during travel
- ✓ Notify us as soon as possible if your treatment schedule changes
Riverhead — local question
Can DachiPlus transport patients from Riverhead to specialty hospitals farther west?
Yes — while Peconic Bay Medical Center is right in Riverhead, many East End patients need to travel to Stony Brook University Hospital for advanced care. DachiPlus provides long-distance medical transportation from Riverhead throughout Long Island. Call (516) 754-7777 or MAS at 1-844-666-6270.
Request DachiPlus through MAS
Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.
Book a ride directly
Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.
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FAQ
Chemo Transport from Riverhead — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Riverhead patients for chemo transport?
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From Riverhead, DachiPlus most often transports to NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Riverhead), Northwell Cancer Institute at Riverhead and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Westhampton Beach); the nearest cancer center is about 5 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book chemo transport from Riverhead with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Riverhead call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. For recurring chemo transport, MAS can set up a standing order so you don't have to call before every trip.
How much does chemo transport from Riverhead cost?
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For Medicaid members, chemo transport from Riverhead is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.