Suffolk County · Riverhead
Veterans Medical Transportation in Riverhead, NY
DachiPlus provides veterans medical 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.
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. We understand veterans often face long drive times to VA care, and we provide reliable, comfortable, door-through-door transport for routine visits, specialty care, and recurring treatment. We coordinate Medicaid through MAS and accept private pay, Medicare Advantage, and long-term care insurance; veterans should confirm VA travel-reimbursement eligibility directly with the VA.
For patients in Riverhead, DachiPlus provides dependable veterans transport. From Riverhead, that usually means trips to Riverhead VA Clinic, Patchogue VA Clinic and Bay Shore VA Clinic, roughly 12 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Riverhead, veterans transport most often serves veterans with service-connected mobility limitations and veterans without reliable transportation to VA appointments for a community of about 13,299 residents. Every trip includes wheelchair-accessible vehicles for veterans who need them.
- Pickup area
- Riverhead, NY 11901
- Nearest VA clinic
- Riverhead VA Clinic · ~12 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
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.
- ✓ Confirm the VA facility name and clinic (Northport or which CBOC)
- ✓ Ask the VA about Beneficiary Travel reimbursement eligibility before your trip
- ✓ Have your Medicaid ID or insurance card ready if paying that way
- ✓ Provide the exact appointment time and required arrival time
- ✓ Let us know if you use a wheelchair, walker, or oxygen
- ✓ Request a companion seat at booking if someone is riding with you
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
Veterans Transport from Riverhead — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Riverhead patients for veterans transport?
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From Riverhead, DachiPlus most often transports to Riverhead VA Clinic, Patchogue VA Clinic and Bay Shore VA Clinic; the nearest VA clinic is about 12 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 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. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does veterans transport from Riverhead cost?
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For Medicaid members, veterans 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.