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Suffolk County · Shirley

Chemotherapy & Oncology Transportation in Shirley, NY

DachiPlus provides chemotherapy & oncology transportation from Shirley throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Shirley to Long Island Community 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 Shirley, DachiPlus provides dependable chemo transport. From Shirley, that usually means trips to NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Ridge), NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Patchogue) and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Westhampton Beach), roughly 15 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.

In Shirley, chemo transport most often serves patients receiving chemotherapy infusions and patients in daily radiation cycles. Every trip includes vehicle cleaning protocols for immunocompromised passengers.

Pickup area
Shirley, NY 11967
Nearest cancer center
NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Ridge) · ~15 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Suffolk County
Recurring routes
Standing orders available

Travel times from Shirley

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

Long Island Community Hospital ~15 min
Stony Brook University Hospital ~30 min
South Shore University Hospital ~32 min
Peconic Bay Medical Center ~30 min

Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.

Before your ride from Shirley

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

Shirley — local question

Does DachiPlus serve Shirley — an underserved eastern Suffolk community — for medical transportation?

Yes — Shirley is a South Shore hamlet east of Mastic on Moriches Bay with limited transit access. DachiPlus provides essential medical transportation to Long Island Community Hospital and other facilities, including recurring dialysis rides. Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 or (516) 754-7777.

Medicaid (via MAS)

Request DachiPlus through MAS

Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.

Private Pay & Insurance

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.

FAQ

Chemo Transport from Shirley — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Shirley patients for chemo transport?

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From Shirley, DachiPlus most often transports to NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Ridge), NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Patchogue) and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Westhampton Beach); the nearest cancer center is about 15 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 Shirley with Medicaid?

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Medicaid members in Shirley 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 Shirley cost?

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For Medicaid members, chemo transport from Shirley is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.