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Radiation Therapy Transportation in Shirley, NY

DachiPlus provides radiation 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.

Radiation therapy requires daily Monday–Friday appointments for weeks at a time — 20 to 40 sessions depending on the treatment protocol. Each visit is relatively short (15–30 minutes), but the cumulative fatigue builds over the course of treatment. Missing sessions disrupts the treatment plan and can reduce effectiveness. DachiPlus provides standing-order daily transportation to all major radiation oncology centers on Long Island, with awareness of cumulative fatigue, punctuality requirements, and the emotional weight of a daily cancer treatment routine. Medicaid covers radiation transportation; Medicare Advantage typically includes it as well.

For patients in Shirley, DachiPlus provides dependable radiation 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, radiation transport most often serves patients receiving stereotactic body radiation (SBRT) or IMRT and patients requiring both radiation and chemotherapy on alternating schedules. Every trip includes companion seating for caregiver or family member.

Pickup area
Shirley, NY 11967
Nearest radiation oncology 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 your full treatment schedule at booking — provide start date, expected number of sessions, and facility
  • For Medicaid: contact MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours before your first appointment and request a standing order
  • Share your radiation department's phone number so we can coordinate on rare schedule changes
  • As fatigue builds over the course, let us know if you need more boarding time or a different pickup window
  • Companion seating is available at no charge — coordinate with us if your caregiver rides with you
  • If treatment is temporarily paused (common for skin reactions), notify us so we can pause your standing order

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

Radiation Transport from Shirley — common questions

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

How much does radiation transport from Shirley cost?

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For Medicaid members, radiation 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.