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The Doctor Ride
Charlotte, NC base · 75 mi radius
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Ambulatory transport in St. Stephens, NC.
This provider offers ambulatory transport for St. Stephens. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Provider
Ambulatory provider serving St. Stephens
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Showing 1 provider serving St. Stephens.
Service-area matches are based on each provider's base location, service area, and listed capabilities. Confirm the exact pickup ZIP, vehicle fit, timing, assistance level, and final price before scheduling.
Decision guide
Compare ambulatory options in St. Stephens
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
1 provider lists service-area coverage in St. Stephens. The listed provider serves St. Stephens from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 2 wheelchair, 1 ambulatory, 2 stair chair, 2 dialysis, 2 discharge, 1 long-distance.
Closest listed provider base: ~44.2 mi. Median listed base distance: ~44.2 mi.
Timing and availability
1 provider lists same-day service.
1 provider lists weekend service.
1 provider lists after-hours or 24/7 service.
1 provider lists long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Aug 27, 2026.
Not currently confirmed on this page: Stretcher, Bariatric. Ask directly before assuming a service is unavailable citywide.
Private-pay planning guide
Ambulatory private-pay price guide for St. Stephens
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For St. Stephens, current private-pay estimates start with the base service amount, include the listed local miles when applicable, and then add mileage or access factors when the trip is longer or more complex. These are planning estimates before provider confirmation, not a guaranteed final customer price.
Regular local mileage is commonly modeled at $4.00/mi, longer-distance mileage at $4.00/mi, and after-hours mileage at $4.50/mi. Common add-ons include same-day coordination $30; after-hours timing $35; weekend timing $30; hospital discharge coordination $10; oxygen or equipment handling $25; stairs $30, $60, $105, or $70 when the count is not clear. wait time after the included 15-minute window at $30/hr for ambulatory rides, $70/hr for wheelchair or ambulette rides, and $135/hr for stretcher rides.
St. Stephens pricing can change with exact entrances, parking or valet access, stairs, chair dimensions, oxygen, same-day timing, weekend or after-hours pickup, hospital discharge timing, wait-and-return needs, caregiver coordination, and longer regional mileage. Share full pickup and drop-off addresses, appointment or release time, mobility equipment, stairs, return plan, and contact details before requesting a price.
Ambulatory medical car example: $145 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.00/mi = about $145 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory medical car | $145 | 7 mi | $4.00/mi | For passengers who can walk or use a cane or walker, with light assistance at pickup and drop-off. |
| Ambulette | $160 | 7 mi | $4.00/mi | For scheduled non-emergency rides where the passenger may need curb-to-curb or basic door assistance. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Same-day | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Pricing note | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Doctor Ride | Charlotte, NC | ~44.2 mi | Wheelchair, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wheelchair from $125 | ProfileWebsite |
Ambulatory trip checklist
- Exact pickup and destination entrances, including suite, unit, floor, discharge desk, or clinic entrance.
- Requested pickup time, appointment time, return-trip needs, and whether waiting time is expected.
- Passenger mobility level, transfer needs, companion or caregiver travel, and any equipment traveling with the passenger.
- Whether the passenger walks independently, uses a cane or walker, needs door-through-door help, or needs transfer assistance.
- Steps, elevator availability, folding mobility devices, companion travel, and return-trip timing.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering St. Stephens also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Providers listed
1
Hospitals within ~25 mi
7
Dialysis within ~25 mi
12
Age 65+
20.3%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near St. Stephens, North Carolina
CMS provider data lists 7 hospitals and 12 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of St. Stephens.
Nearby CMS entries include Frye Regional Medical Center, Catawba Valley Medical Center, and Fresenius Medical Services of Catawba Valley.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Frye Regional Medical CenterHospital · , NC
3.1 mi · Emergency servicesCatawba Valley Medical CenterHospital · , NC
8.8 mi · Emergency servicesAtrium Health LincolnHospital · , NC
19.5 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
Fresenius Medical Services of Catawba ValleyDialysis · Conover, NC
4.1 miFresenius Medical Care of HickoryDialysis · Hickory, NC
8.8 miFMC Hickory Home ProgramDialysis · Hickory, NC
8.8 miNursing and rehabilitation
The Greens at HickoryNursing Home · , NC
2.9 mi · 150 bedsTrinity VillageNursing Home · , NC
3.0 mi · 104 bedsThe Greens at ViewmontNursing Home · , NC
4.0 mi · 104 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in St. Stephens
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of St. Stephens CDP, North Carolina at about 9,457.
Within that ACS geography, about 20.3% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 5.6% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 32.7% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Metropolitan Core.
Modeled community estimates
Health and accessibility context
CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28601. ZIP-based estimates may not match St. Stephens's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 14.3%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 8.2%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 11.6%.
Comparison
How St. Stephens compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 3.2 percentage points above the median among comparable North Carolina locations.
Data sources and methodology
This page is generated from active MedicalRide provider coverage records for the listed service area and ride type. Medical facility references are derived from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data files. Population and household estimates use the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year release. Community health indicators use CDC PLACES 2025 modeled estimates. ZIP-level rurality classifications use USDA Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes 2020.
Facility distances are calculated as approximate straight-line distances from the page's representative coordinate and are not driving distances or dispatch estimates. A facility appearing in this context section does not indicate an affiliation, endorsement, referral relationship, or transportation contract with MedicalRide or any listed provider.
Updated Aug 31, 2026.
Local service notes
Ambulatory availability in St. Stephens
For ambulatory transport in St. Stephens, one company covers this area. The company serves the area by radius, so confirm the pickup ZIP before assuming availability.
The ambulatory group shows a 75-mile service radius. The company reports same-day callback response. The company reports weekend service. The company reports after-hours service by request. The company includes starting-price guidance.
Public business records identify 6 additional transportation businesses near St. Stephens that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 4 transportation business bases are within about 25 miles. Displayed callback options are limited to providers with usable ride type, phone, service radius, hours, and comparison details.
Nearby cities such as Hickory, Bethlehem, and Conover currently show broader company coverage, so they may be useful comparison points for flexible pickup locations.
Share mobility level, pickup access, appointment timing, and any escort or return-trip needs. Confirm final price, pickup window, cancellation rules, and dispatch phone number before scheduling.