Suffolk County · Islip
Radiation Therapy Transportation in Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides radiation therapy transportation from Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Islip to South Shore University 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.
DachiPlus coordinates radiation transport for Islip, NY residents. From Islip, that usually means trips to Northwell Imbert Cancer Center, NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (East Islip) and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Babylon), roughly 5 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Islip, 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 daily standing-order scheduling for the full treatment course.
- Pickup area
- Islip, NY 11751
- Nearest radiation oncology center
- Northwell Imbert Cancer Center · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Recurring routes
- Standing orders available
Medical destinations from Islip
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Islip
Travel times from Islip
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 Islip
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
Islip — local question
Does DachiPlus provide medical transportation from Islip near MacArthur Airport?
Yes — DachiPlus serves all of Islip Town, including the area around Long Island MacArthur Airport, for medical transportation to South Shore University Hospital and beyond. Islip residents are approximately 8 minutes from South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore. 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.
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FAQ
Radiation Transport from Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Islip patients for radiation transport?
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From Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to Northwell Imbert Cancer Center, NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (East Islip) and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Babylon); the nearest radiation oncology center is about 5 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 Islip with Medicaid?
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Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours ahead and request DachiPlus as your provider. 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 Islip cost?
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Medicaid transport from Islip is free via MAS. Private pay varies by distance (the nearest destination is ~5 min); call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.