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Infusion Therapy Transportation in Shirley, NY

DachiPlus provides infusion therapy 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.

Infusion therapy patients receive IV treatments — IVIG, biologics like Remicade or Humira, IV antibiotics, and immunotherapy — on recurring schedules at outpatient infusion centers. These appointments often run 2–6 hours, and patients may feel fatigued or unwell afterward. DachiPlus provides reliable scheduled transport to and from all major infusion centers across Long Island, with awareness of the extended appointment time and post-infusion fatigue.

For patients in Shirley, DachiPlus provides dependable infusion 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, infusion transport most often serves patients receiving IVIG for neurological or immune conditions and rheumatology patients on biologic infusions (Remicade, Rituxan, Benlysta). Every trip includes scheduled pickup timed to appointment start.

Pickup area
Shirley, NY 11967
Nearest infusion 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.

  • Provide the infusion center name, address, and your appointment time at booking
  • Let us know the expected infusion duration — we coordinate return pickup with the center
  • For Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours before your first appointment
  • Bring your insurance card and any pre-authorization documentation
  • Tell us if you typically have reactions that require extended observation time
  • Set up a recurring schedule if your infusions run on a regular cycle (e.g., every 4 or 8 weeks)

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

Infusion Transport from Shirley — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Shirley patients for infusion 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 infusion 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 infusion 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 infusion transport, MAS can set up a standing order so you don't have to call before every trip.

How much does infusion transport from Shirley cost?

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For Medicaid members, infusion 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.