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Nassau County · Wantagh

Long-Distance Medical Transportation in Wantagh, NY

DachiPlus provides long-distance medical transportation from Wantagh throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from Wantagh to South Nassau Communities 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 Wantagh, DachiPlus provides dependable long-distance transport. From Wantagh, that usually means trips to St. Joseph, NUMC and South Oaks, roughly 9 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.

In Wantagh, 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 for a community of about 19,156 residents. Every trip includes comfortable sedans and SUVs; wheelchair users welcome if able to transfer to seat.

Pickup area
Wantagh, NY 11793
Nearest specialty hospital
St. Joseph · ~9 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Nassau County
Availability
Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM

Travel times from Wantagh

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

Mount Sinai South Nassau ~15 min
Mercy Medical Center ~18 min
Nassau University Medical Center ~22 min
Plainview Hospital ~22 min

Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.

Before your ride from Wantagh

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

Wantagh — local question

Can DachiPlus transport Wantagh patients to South Shore hospitals for dialysis?

Yes — DachiPlus provides standing-order dialysis transportation from Wantagh to DaVita Wantagh and Fresenius Kidney Care Seaford, and hospital trips to Mount Sinai South Nassau and Mercy Medical Center. Wantagh is the gateway to Jones Beach via the Wantagh State Parkway. Call (516) 754-7777 or MAS at 1-844-666-6270.

Medicaid (via MAS)

Request DachiPlus through MAS

Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.

Private Pay & Insurance

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.

FAQ

Long-Distance Transport from Wantagh — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Wantagh patients for long-distance transport?

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From Wantagh, DachiPlus most often transports to St. Joseph, NUMC and South Oaks; the nearest specialty hospital is about 9 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 Wantagh with Medicaid?

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Medicaid members in Wantagh 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 Wantagh cost?

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For Medicaid members, long-distance transport from Wantagh is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.