Suffolk County · Shirley
Pediatric Medical Transportation in Shirley, NY
DachiPlus provides pediatric medical transportation from Shirley throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Shirley, NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk in Patchogue 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 Shirley, NY residents. From Shirley, that usually means trips to NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk, Mather Hospital and Harmony Healthcare LI (Roosevelt), roughly 12 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Shirley, 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
- Shirley, NY 11967
- Nearest children's hospital
- NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk · ~12 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Shirley
Closest children's hospitals to Shirley
For a 9:00 AM appointment at NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk, plan to leave Shirley by about 8:30 AM. Weekday 8 AM traffic stretches the 7.2-mile drive to about 13 minutes (12 in light traffic), and checking in takes another 10 to 15.
| Destination | Drive from Shirley | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk Patchogue | 7.2 mi · 12 min
13 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 4 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 654-7100 |
| Mather Hospital Port Jefferson | 18.3 mi · 34 min
34 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 473-1320 |
| Harmony Healthcare LI (Roosevelt) Roosevelt | 41.7 mi · 47 min
66 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 571-8600 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Shirley, 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 Shirley
- 4% of households in Shirley have no vehicle, below the Suffolk County rate of 5.1%.
- 1 of the 3 destinations above is outside Suffolk County. Paratransit riders would switch to Able-Ride in Farmingdale or Huntington and pay a second fare; DachiPlus drives the whole way.
Sources: Medicare Care Compare (data updated 2026-07-22); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; Suffolk County Accessible Transportation (SCAT); bus stops from Suffolk County Transit schedule data (2026-10-07).
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FAQ
Pediatric Transport from Shirley — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Shirley patients for pediatric transport?
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From Shirley, DachiPlus most often transports to NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk, Mather Hospital and Harmony Healthcare LI (Roosevelt); 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 Shirley 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 Shirley cost?
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For Medicaid members, pediatric transport from Shirley is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk is about 7.2 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.