Nassau County · Long Beach
Radiation Therapy Transportation in Long Beach, NY
DachiPlus provides radiation therapy transportation from Long Beach throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from Long Beach to South Nassau Communities 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 Long Beach, DachiPlus provides dependable radiation transport. From Long Beach, that usually means trips to Mount Sinai South Nassau Cancer Center, NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Rockville Centre) and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Valley Stream), roughly 13 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Long Beach, radiation transport most often serves patients in daily external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) courses and prostate, breast, and gynecologic cancer patients in radiation treatment for a community of about 35,029 residents. Every trip includes awareness of cumulative fatigue and treatment-related side effects.
- Pickup area
- Long Beach, NY 11561
- Nearest radiation oncology center
- Mount Sinai South Nassau Cancer Center · ~13 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Recurring routes
- Standing orders available
Medical destinations from Long Beach
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Long Beach
Travel times from Long Beach
How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?
Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.
Before your ride from Long Beach
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
Long Beach — local question
Can DachiPlus transport patients from Long Beach across the bridge to mainland hospitals?
Yes — DachiPlus serves Long Beach for all medical transportation needs, including trips across the Long Beach Bridge to Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside and Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre. As a barrier island community, reliable medical transport is especially important for Long Beach residents. Call (516) 754-7777 or MAS at 1-844-666-6270.
Request DachiPlus through MAS
Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.
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.
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FAQ
Radiation Transport from Long Beach — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Long Beach patients for radiation transport?
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From Long Beach, DachiPlus most often transports to Mount Sinai South Nassau Cancer Center, NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Rockville Centre) and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Valley Stream); the nearest radiation oncology center is about 13 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 Long Beach with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Long Beach 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 Long Beach cost?
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For Medicaid members, radiation transport from Long Beach is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.