Suffolk County · Saint James
Radiation Therapy Transportation in Saint James, NY
DachiPlus provides radiation therapy transportation from Saint James throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Saint James to Stony Brook University Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena 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 Saint James, DachiPlus provides dependable radiation transport. From Saint James, that usually means trips to NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Smithtown), Stony Brook Cancer Center and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (East Setauket), roughly 6 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Saint James, 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 same-driver consistency for familiar, trusted routine.
- Pickup area
- Saint James, NY 11780
- Nearest radiation oncology center
- NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Smithtown) · ~6 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Recurring routes
- Standing orders available
Medical destinations from Saint James
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Saint James
Travel times from Saint James
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 Saint James
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
Saint James — local question
Can DachiPlus transport Saint James patients to St. Catherine of Siena Hospital?
Yes — Saint James is a North Shore hamlet along Route 25A, approximately 8 minutes from St. Catherine of Siena in Smithtown and 15 minutes from Stony Brook University Hospital. DachiPlus serves Saint James for all medical transportation. 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 Saint James — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Saint James patients for radiation transport?
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From Saint James, DachiPlus most often transports to NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Smithtown), Stony Brook Cancer Center and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (East Setauket); the nearest radiation oncology center 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 radiation transport from Saint James with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Saint James 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 Saint James cost?
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For Medicaid members, radiation transport from Saint James is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.