Suffolk County · Ridge
Radiation Therapy Transportation in Ridge, NY
DachiPlus provides radiation therapy transportation from Ridge throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Ridge to Stony Brook 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 Ridge, NY residents. From Ridge, that usually means trips to NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Ridge), NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (East Setauket) and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Patchogue), roughly 5 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Ridge, radiation transport most often serves patients in daily external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) courses and prostate, breast, and gynecologic cancer patients in radiation treatment. Every trip includes companion seating for caregiver or family member.
- Pickup area
- Ridge, NY 11961
- Nearest radiation oncology center
- NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Ridge) · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Recurring routes
- Standing orders available
Medical destinations from Ridge
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Ridge
Travel times from Ridge
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 Ridge
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
Ridge — local question
Does DachiPlus serve Ridge in rural central Brookhaven for medical transportation?
Yes — Ridge is a rural central Suffolk hamlet along Route 25 where limited public transit makes professional medical transport essential. DachiPlus serves Ridge for transportation to Stony Brook University Hospital and Long Island Community Hospital. 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 Ridge — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Ridge patients for radiation transport?
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From Ridge, DachiPlus most often transports to NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Ridge), NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (East Setauket) and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Patchogue); 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 Ridge 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 Ridge cost?
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Medicaid transport from Ridge is free via MAS. Private pay varies by distance (the nearest destination is ~5 min); call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.