Nassau County · Hempstead
Long-Distance Medical Transportation in Hempstead, NY
DachiPlus provides long-distance medical transportation from Hempstead throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from Hempstead to Nassau University Medical Center and Mount Sinai South Nassau. 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.
DachiPlus coordinates long-distance transport for Hempstead, NY residents. From Hempstead, that usually means trips to Mercy, NYU Langone Ambulatory Care – Garden City and NYU Langone Hospital–LI Diagnostic Center (Mineola), roughly 5 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Hempstead, long-distance transport most often serves patients returning to Long Island from out-of-state treatment and patients traveling to specialty centers (MSKCC, NYU, Hospital for Special Surgery) for a community of about 59,169 residents. Every trip includes rest stops as needed.
- Pickup area
- Hempstead, NY 11550
- Nearest specialty hospital
- Mercy · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Medical destinations from Hempstead
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Hempstead
East Meadow, NY
Nassau University Medical Center
NUMC is a 530-bed public safety-net hospital serving Nassau County, with a Level I trauma center.
Transportation info →Oceanside, NY
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Mount Sinai South Nassau is a 455-bed Mount Sinai Health System hospital serving the South Shore of Nassau County.
Transportation info →Travel times from Hempstead
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 Hempstead
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
Hempstead — local question
Does DachiPlus serve Hempstead for Medicaid transportation?
Yes — DachiPlus serves all of Hempstead for both Medicaid and private pay medical transportation. Hempstead has the highest Medicaid transportation volume in Nassau County. Medicaid members call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay patients call (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 Hempstead — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Hempstead patients for long-distance transport?
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From Hempstead, DachiPlus most often transports to Mercy, NYU Langone Ambulatory Care – Garden City and NYU Langone Hospital–LI Diagnostic Center (Mineola); the nearest specialty hospital 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 long-distance transport from Hempstead with Medicaid?
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Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours ahead and request DachiPlus as your provider. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does long-distance transport from Hempstead cost?
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Medicaid transport from Hempstead is free via MAS. Private pay varies by distance (the nearest destination is ~5 min); call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.