Suffolk County · Stony Brook
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in Stony Brook, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge transportation from Stony Brook throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Stony Brook, Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook is about 7 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
After most surgeries and outpatient procedures, you cannot drive yourself home — and a taxi or rideshare isn't designed for someone still groggy from anesthesia. How our post-surgery transport service works.
For patients in Stony Brook, DachiPlus provides dependable post-surgery transport. From Stony Brook, that usually means trips to Stony Brook University Hospital, St. Charles Hospital and Mather Hospital, roughly 7 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Stony Brook, post-surgery transport most often serves patients picked up from emergency department discharges and family members coordinating transport for a loved one. Every trip includes room for crutches, walkers, and other equipment.
- Pickup area
- Stony Brook, NY 11790
- Nearest hospital
- Stony Brook University Hospital · ~7 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Stony Brook
Closest hospitals to Stony Brook
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Stony Brook University Hospital, plan to leave Stony Brook by about 8:35 AM: the 2.7-mile drive takes about 7 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Stony Brook | About this facility |
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| Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook | 2.7 mi · 7 min
7 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 (631) 444-4000 |
| St. Charles Hospital Port Jefferson | 5.4 mi · 13 min
13 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 474-6000 |
| Mather Hospital Port Jefferson | 5.8 mi · 15 min
15 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 473-1320 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook
- 22.3% of residents in Stony Brook are 65 or older, above the Suffolk County share of 17.9%.
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
Post-Surgery Transport from Stony Brook — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Stony Brook patients for post-surgery transport?
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From Stony Brook, DachiPlus most often transports to Stony Brook University Hospital, St. Charles Hospital and Mather Hospital; the nearest hospital is about 7 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book post-surgery transport from Stony Brook with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Stony Brook call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does post-surgery transport from Stony Brook cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery transport from Stony Brook is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Stony Brook University Hospital is about 2.7 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.