Nassau County · Hempstead
Post-Surgery & Hospital Discharge Transportation in Hempstead, NY
DachiPlus provides post-surgery & hospital discharge 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.
After most surgeries and outpatient procedures, you cannot drive yourself home — and a taxi or rideshare isn't designed for someone still groggy from anesthesia. DachiPlus provides post-procedure transportation that handles the realities of post-op recovery: patient, unhurried drivers, room for crutches, walkers, and medical equipment, caregiver companion seating, and direct coordination with hospital discharge teams.
For patients in Hempstead, DachiPlus provides dependable post-surgery transport. 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. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Hempstead, post-surgery transport most often serves outpatient surgery patients (knee scopes, cataract surgery, colonoscopies) and recently discharged inpatients heading home for a community of about 59,169 residents. Every trip includes same-day booking available.
- Pickup area
- Hempstead, NY 11550
- Nearest 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.
- ✓ Book as early as possible — ideally before your procedure date
- ✓ Provide the hospital name, floor or unit, and your discharge coordinator's name
- ✓ Let us know what equipment you will have: crutches, walker, drainage bag, oxygen
- ✓ A companion is strongly recommended for post-anesthesia patients — request a companion seat
- ✓ Bring your discharge paperwork and any new prescriptions
- ✓ Wear loose, comfortable clothing that accommodates bandages or casts
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
Post-Surgery Transport from Hempstead — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Hempstead patients for post-surgery 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 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 post-surgery transport from Hempstead with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Hempstead 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 post-surgery transport from Hempstead cost?
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For Medicaid members, post-surgery transport from Hempstead is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.