# Does DaVita Dialysis Provide Transportation in the Long Island Area?

> Does DaVita provide transportation? Here's how dialysis transportation in the Long Island area really works — Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and private pay options.

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Updated October 2026

DaVita does not run its own dialysis transportation in the Long Island area — clinics treat patients but rely on outside providers for rides. DaVita social workers help you set up transport through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, or a dedicated NEMT company like DachiPlus, which serves Nassau and Suffolk County.
 Call [(516) 754-7777](tel:+15167547777) or
 Medicaid patients call MAS at [1-844-666-6270](tel:+18446666270).

DaVita generally does not provide its own rides. Transportation is arranged through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, or an NEMT provider.
**Medicaid:** call MAS at [1-844-666-6270](tel:+18446666270).
**Private pay:** call [(516) 754-7777](tel:+15167547777).

## Does DaVita Run Its Own Transportation?

No — DaVita centers across the Long Island area treat patients but do not operate a dedicated ride service the way they schedule your dialysis chair time. DaVita's own materials confirm that transportation is coordinated through outside programs, and their social workers are trained to help you find one. For a fuller breakdown, see our guide on whether [DaVita offers transportation services](https://dachiplus.com/resources/does-davita-offer-transportation-services/). In practice, the clinic hands you options; you (or your caregiver) pick and book the actual ride. That's where a dedicated [dialysis transportation](https://dachiplus.com/services/dialysis-transportation/) provider fills the gap. DachiPlus drives standing dialysis routes throughout Nassau and Suffolk County — to centers like DaVita Selden, DaVita Smithtown, and Fresenius Commack — so you arrive on schedule three days a week and get home safely after treatment. Because dialysis is recurring, your dialysis center or doctor's office can request a standing order through MAS so you don't re-book every session. If you've ever wondered whether [a person can drive themselves home after dialysis](https://dachiplus.com/resources/can-a-person-drive-themselves-home-after-dialysis/), the short answer is usually not on treatment days, which is exactly why reliable transport matters.

## Who Pays for Rides to Dialysis on Long Island?

Your coverage determines who pays, and most Long Island dialysis patients qualify for a no-cost or low-cost ride. If you have Medicaid, transportation to dialysis is a covered benefit arranged through MAS — the state's transportation broker — using the NYS Medicaid transportation phone number, [1-844-666-6270](tel:+18446666270). Learn how the process works on our [MAS Medicaid guide](https://dachiplus.com/resources/mas-medicaid-guide/) and our overview of [Medicaid coverage](https://dachiplus.com/how-it-works/medicaid/). Medicare doesn't routinely cover routine dialysis rides, but many [Medicare Advantage plans](https://dachiplus.com/pay/medicare-advantage/) include a transportation benefit — check your plan's allowance. DachiPlus also accepts [private pay](https://dachiplus.com/pay/private-pay/) (credit/debit), [no-fault auto](https://dachiplus.com/pay/no-fault-auto/), and [long-term care insurance](https://dachiplus.com/pay/long-term-care-insurance/). If you're weighing cost, note that a dialysis ride is different from a one-time medical trip; recurring subsidized transport under Medicaid can save families thousands a year. Roughly, income-based programs like Medicaid tie eligibility to the federal poverty level, so households at or below certain thresholds get the strongest coverage in Nassau and Suffolk County.

## How to Book Recurring Dialysis Rides in Nassau & Suffolk

For Medicaid patients, recurring dialysis rides work in two parts. First, ask your dialysis center or doctor's office to request a standing order through MAS. Under the state's [Standing Order Policy](https://wp2.medanswering.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Standing-Order-Policy-08202020.pdf), only your medical provider's office can enter a standing order; MAS does not accept standing orders from members, family members, or transportation companies. When your provider's office enters it, ask them to list DachiPlus as your preferred transportation provider. A standing order lasts up to six months and does not renew on its own, so ask the office to renew it before it ends. Second, for any trip the standing order does not cover, call MAS at [1-844-666-6270](tel:+18446666270) at least 72 hours (3 days) before the appointment, give your CIN and appointment details, and ask for DachiPlus by name. Under the state's [Medicaid Transportation Policy Manual](https://www.emedny.org/ProviderManuals/Transportation/PDFS/Transportation_Manual_Policy_Section.pdf) (section 2.3), MAS first decides the right type of transportation for your trip, then considers your choice of provider among the companies enrolled for that type. The details are in our [how to schedule a ride with MAS](https://dachiplus.com/resources/how-to-schedule-a-ride-with-mas/) walkthrough and the [Medicaid 72-hour rule](https://dachiplus.com/resources/medicaid-72-hour-rule-ny/) explainer. For private pay, no-fault, or Medicare Advantage riders, skip the broker and call DachiPlus directly at [(516) 754-7777](tel:+15167547777). We serve towns across the region — from Bay Shore and Deer Park to Coram, Commack, and Lindenhurst, where several Fresenius centers sit. If you're new to the county's ride systems, our page on [how to access a ride in Nassau County](https://dachiplus.com/resources/how-do-i-access-a-ride-in-nassau-county-ny/) maps out the steps. Whether your center is a DaVita in Suffolk or a hospital-based unit near [Stony Brook University Hospital](https://dachiplus.com/facilities/stony-brook-university-hospital/), we build the route around your chair time so you're never rushing or waiting.

## Wheelchair and Ambulette Options for Dialysis Patients

Dialysis patients who use a wheelchair or can't safely walk to a car have full accessible options across Long Island. DachiPlus offers [wheelchair transportation on Long Island](https://dachiplus.com/services/wheelchair-transportation/) with transfer-to-seat assistance and properly secured wheelchairs, plus [ambulette service](https://dachiplus.com/services/ambulette-service/) through licensed WAV partners when a stretcher-free but fully accessible van is needed. Many riders confuse these categories — regular wheelchair taxis, ambulettes, and ambulances all serve different needs, and our [ambulette vs. ambulance vs. wheelchair van](https://dachiplus.com/resources/ambulette-vs-ambulance-vs-wheelchair-van/) comparison sorts them out. Fatigue after treatment is real: post-dialysis blood-pressure drops and cramping make an accessible, attended ride safer than a standard rideshare. That's a key reason [NEMT beats a rideshare or taxi](https://dachiplus.com/resources/nemt-vs-rideshare-taxi/) for dialysis. Our drivers assist from the clinic door in towns like Brentwood, Central Islip, and Babylon to your front door, not just curb to curb. For those specifically covered by public programs, our [dialysis patients](https://dachiplus.com/who-we-serve/dialysis-patients/) page details what to expect on every trip.

## Why a Dedicated NEMT Provider Beats Improvising Rides

A dedicated non-emergency medical transportation provider gives dialysis patients the reliability that ad-hoc rides can't. Missing a treatment because a ride fell through is a health emergency, not an inconvenience — which is why a purpose-built [non-emergency medical transportation](https://dachiplus.com/services/non-emergency-medical-transportation/) service builds redundancy and standing schedules into every dialysis route. Family and friends mean well, but juggling three trips a week for months burns them out; a professional service in the Long Island area keeps everyone's schedule intact. DachiPlus operates Monday through Saturday, 6 AM to 8 PM, matching the early-morning and late shifts most dialysis units run. We can also walk you through the paperwork side, so you know what to ask your clinic social worker and MAS instead of decoding the rules alone. If your treatment center changes or you move within Nassau or Suffolk County, ask your dialysis center to update the standing order with MAS. DachiPlus cannot book, change, or pause your Medicaid trips. MAS and your medical provider handle those. See our full [dialysis transportation on Long Island](https://dachiplus.com/resources/dialysis-transportation-long-island/) resource and our [Suffolk County service area](https://dachiplus.com/service-area/suffolk-county/) page for coverage details. The bottom line: DaVita won't drive you, but a specialized partner will — every session, on time.

## Frequently Asked Questions

Generally no. DaVita clinics on Long Island focus on treatment, not door-to-door rides. Social workers can help coordinate transportation through Medicaid (MAS), Medicare Advantage, or a dedicated NEMT provider like DachiPlus, but the ride is arranged with a transport company, not DaVita's own fleet.

It depends on your coverage. Medicaid pays for NEMT to dialysis through MAS at 1-844-666-6270 — the NYS Medicaid transportation phone number. Medicare Advantage may include a transportation benefit; private pay, no-fault auto, and long-term care insurance are also accepted by DachiPlus.

Book routine rides with MAS at least 72 hours (3 days) before your appointment. Because dialysis repeats at the same center on the same days each week, ask your dialysis center or doctor's office to request a standing order through MAS, so you don't re-book every session. Only your medical provider's office can enter a standing order, and it lasts up to six months.

Yes. DachiPlus offers wheelchair-accessible transport with transfer-to-seat assistance and secured wheelchairs, plus ambulette service through licensed WAV partners, across Nassau and Suffolk County.

DachiPlus drives to dialysis centers throughout Long Island, including DaVita Selden, DaVita Smithtown, and Fresenius locations in Bay Shore, Commack, Coram, Deer Park, and Lindenhurst.

## Sources

- [NY State Dept. of Health — Medicaid Transportation](https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/members/)
- [Medical Answering Services (MAS) — NY Medicaid Transportation](https://www.medanswering.com/)
- [Medicare.gov — Coverage of dialysis & transportation](https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/dialysis-services-supplies)
- [NYS DOH Medicaid Transportation Standing Order Policy and Procedure, effective October 1, 2020 (published by MAS)](https://wp2.medanswering.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Standing-Order-Policy-08202020.pdf)
- [eMedNY: NYS Medicaid Transportation Policy Manual, section 2.3 Prior Authorization, effective August 25, 2023](https://www.emedny.org/ProviderManuals/Transportation/PDFS/Transportation_Manual_Policy_Section.pdf)

## Book NEMT on Long Island

DachiPlus provides reliable, recurring dialysis transportation across Nassau and Suffolk Counties — to DaVita, Fresenius, and hospital-based centers alike.

**Medicaid patients:** call MAS at [1-844-666-6270](tel:+18446666270) at least 72 hours before your appointment and request DachiPlus. **Private pay:** call DachiPlus directly at [(516) 754-7777](tel:+15167547777).

## Dialysis rides with DachiPlus

DachiPlus drives recurring rides to dialysis centers across Nassau and Suffolk. On Medicaid, your dialysis center can set up a standing order through MAS with DachiPlus as your preferred provider, so you do not rebook every session. Paying privately? Book with us directly.

## Related resources

Part of our guide to [rides to dialysis and treatment](https://dachiplus.com/resources/topics/dialysis-and-treatment-rides/).

## Can Dialysis Patients Travel by Car?

## Dialysis Transportation on Long Island — Medicaid & Private Pay

## Do You Need a Driver for Dialysis?

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