Suffolk County · Shirley
Long-Distance Medical Transportation in Shirley, NY
DachiPlus provides long-distance medical transportation from Shirley throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Shirley to Long Island Community Hospital. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
Some treatments require travel beyond Suffolk and Nassau — specialty cancer centers, transplant evaluations, family-coordinated transfers to care facilities upstate or out of state. DachiPlus provides long-distance medical transportation with comfort-oriented vehicles, rest stops as needed, and coordination with destination facilities. Trips quoted individually based on distance, vehicle type, and time.
For patients in Shirley, DachiPlus provides dependable long-distance transport. From Shirley, that usually means trips to NYU Langone Suffolk, LICH and Mather, roughly 16 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Shirley, long-distance transport most often serves patients traveling to specialty centers (MSKCC, NYU, Hospital for Special Surgery) and family transfers to upstate or out-of-state care facilities. Every trip includes comfortable sedans and SUVs; wheelchair users welcome if able to transfer to seat.
- Pickup area
- Shirley, NY 11967
- Nearest specialty hospital
- NYU Langone Suffolk · ~16 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Medical destinations from Shirley
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Shirley
Travel times from Shirley
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 Shirley
A checklist for patients & caregivers
A little preparation makes every trip smoother.
- ✓ Have the destination address, department name, and check-in time ready at booking
- ✓ Plan for rest stops if the trip is over 90 minutes — let us know your preferences
- ✓ Bring all medications and medical equipment needed for the journey
- ✓ Notify the destination facility of your travel arrangement and expected arrival
- ✓ If you need a same-day return trip, book both legs together
- ✓ Confirm the quoted price and payment method before your trip date
Shirley — local question
Does DachiPlus serve Shirley — an underserved eastern Suffolk community — for medical transportation?
Yes — Shirley is a South Shore hamlet east of Mastic on Moriches Bay with limited transit access. DachiPlus provides essential medical transportation to Long Island Community Hospital and other facilities, including recurring dialysis rides. Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 or (516) 754-7777.
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
Long-Distance Transport from Shirley — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Shirley patients for long-distance transport?
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From Shirley, DachiPlus most often transports to NYU Langone Suffolk, LICH and Mather; the nearest specialty hospital is about 16 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book long-distance transport from Shirley with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Shirley 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 long-distance transport from Shirley cost?
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For Medicaid members, long-distance transport from Shirley is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.