Nassau County · West Hempstead
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in West Hempstead, NY
DachiPlus provides non-emergency medical transportation from West Hempstead throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From West Hempstead, Fresenius Kidney Care Hempstead in Hempstead is about 6 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
DachiPlus provides non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties on Long Island — reliable scheduled medical transportation for ambulatory passengers, wheelchair users who can transfer to a seat, and patients recovering from procedures. How our nemt service works.
DachiPlus coordinates NEMT for West Hempstead, NY residents. From West Hempstead, that usually means trips to Fresenius Kidney Care Hempstead, NYU Langone Ambulatory Care – Garden City and Mercy Medical Center, roughly 6 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In West Hempstead, NEMT most often serves people with mobility limitations who cannot safely use public transit and wheelchair users who can transfer to a vehicle seat. Every trip includes companion seating at no additional cost.
- Pickup area
- West Hempstead, NY 11552
- Nearest medical facility
- Fresenius Kidney Care Hempstead · ~6 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from West Hempstead
Closest medical facilities to West Hempstead
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Fresenius Kidney Care Hempstead, plan to leave West Hempstead by about 8:35 AM: the 1.6-mile drive takes about 6 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from West Hempstead | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Fresenius Kidney Care Hempstead Hempstead | 1.6 mi · 6 min
6 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 20 dialysis stations · evening shift Accessible entrance and parking (516) 483-6702 |
| NYU Langone Ambulatory Care – Garden City Garden City | 2.5 mi · 8 min
8 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (646) 929-7875 |
| Mercy Medical Center Rockville Centre | 2.3 mi · 9 min
9 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 705-2525 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of West Hempstead, light traffic and a weekday 8 AM estimate. Private pay is priced by distance from our published rates. Medicaid: $0 through MAS.
Getting there from West Hempstead
- 6.3% of households in West Hempstead have no vehicle, about the same as the Nassau County rate of 6.8%.
Sources: Medicare Care Compare (data updated 2026-07-22); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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FAQ
NEMT from West Hempstead — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take West Hempstead patients for NEMT?
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From West Hempstead, DachiPlus most often transports to Fresenius Kidney Care Hempstead, NYU Langone Ambulatory Care – Garden City and Mercy Medical Center; the nearest medical facility is about 6 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book NEMT from West 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 NEMT from West Hempstead cost?
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For Medicaid members, NEMT from West Hempstead is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Fresenius Kidney Care Hempstead is about 1.6 miles away, and our online cost estimator prices that trip for you. Waiting time over 15 minutes is billed separately; call (516) 754-7777 for an exact quote.