Suffolk County · Saint James
Pediatric Medical Transportation in Saint James, NY
DachiPlus provides pediatric medical transportation from Saint James throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Saint James, Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook is about 12 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
DachiPlus provides pediatric medical transportation across Suffolk and Nassau Counties for children traveling to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, pediatric specialists, outpatient therapy, and follow-up appointments. How our pediatric transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates pediatric transport for Saint James, NY residents. From Saint James, that usually means trips to Stony Brook University Hospital, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and St. Charles Hospital, roughly 12 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Saint James, pediatric transport most often serves kids in recurring outpatient therapy (PT, OT, speech, behavioral) and children with chronic conditions needing regular care. Every trip includes screened drivers experienced with pediatric passengers.
- Pickup area
- Saint James, NY 11780
- Nearest children's hospital
- Stony Brook University Hospital · ~12 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Saint James
Closest children's hospitals to Saint James
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Stony Brook University Hospital, plan to leave Saint James by about 8:30 AM. Weekday 8 AM traffic stretches the 5.1-mile drive to about 13 minutes (12 in light traffic), and checking in takes another 10 to 15.
| Destination | Drive from Saint James | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook | 5.1 mi · 12 min
13 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 (631) 444-4000 |
| St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Smithtown | 4.9 mi · 13 min
14 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 862-3000 |
| St. Charles Hospital Port Jefferson | 8.7 mi · 20 min
20 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 474-6000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Saint James, 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 Saint James
- 4.7% of households in the Saint James area (ZIP 11780) have no vehicle, about the same as the Suffolk County rate of 5.1%.
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
Pediatric Transport from Saint James — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Saint James patients for pediatric transport?
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From Saint James, DachiPlus most often transports to Stony Brook University Hospital, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and St. Charles Hospital; the nearest children's hospital 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 pediatric transport from Saint James 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 pediatric transport from Saint James cost?
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For Medicaid members, pediatric transport from Saint James is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Stony Brook University Hospital is about 5.1 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.