Suffolk County · West Islip
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in West Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge transportation from West Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From West Islip, Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip is about 6 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 West Islip, DachiPlus provides dependable post-surgery transport. From West Islip, that usually means trips to Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital, South Shore University Hospital and South Oaks Hospital, roughly 6 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In West Islip, post-surgery transport most often serves outpatient surgery patients (knee scopes, cataract surgery, colonoscopies) and recently discharged inpatients heading home. Every trip includes same-day booking available.
- Pickup area
- West Islip, NY 11795
- Nearest hospital
- Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital · ~6 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from West Islip
Closest hospitals to West Islip
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital, plan to leave West Islip by about 8:35 AM: the 1.6-mile drive takes about 6 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from West Islip | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital West Islip | 1.6 mi · 6 min
6 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 376-3000 |
| South Shore University Hospital Bay Shore | 3.9 mi · 10 min
10 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 (631) 968-3000 |
| South Oaks Hospital Amityville | 8.5 mi · 15 min
16 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 264-4000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of West Islip, 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 West Islip
- 13.9% of residents in West Islip are 65 or older, below 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 West Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take West Islip patients for post-surgery transport?
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From West Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital, South Shore University Hospital and South Oaks Hospital; the nearest hospital is about 6 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 West Islip with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in West Islip 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 West Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery transport from West Islip is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital is about 1.6 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.