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Nassau County · Hempstead

Infusion Therapy Transportation in Hempstead, NY

DachiPlus provides infusion therapy 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.

Infusion therapy patients receive IV treatments — IVIG, biologics like Remicade or Humira, IV antibiotics, and immunotherapy — on recurring schedules at outpatient infusion centers. These appointments often run 2–6 hours, and patients may feel fatigued or unwell afterward. DachiPlus provides reliable scheduled transport to and from all major infusion centers across Long Island, with awareness of the extended appointment time and post-infusion fatigue.

DachiPlus coordinates infusion transport for Hempstead, NY residents. From Hempstead, that usually means trips to Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau, Perlmutter Cancer Center (NYU Langone–Long Island) and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Rockville Centre), roughly 5 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.

In Hempstead, infusion transport most often serves rheumatology patients on biologic infusions (Remicade, Rituxan, Benlysta) and patients on IV antibiotic therapy for complex infections for a community of about 59,169 residents. Every trip includes return pickup coordinated with infusion center staff.

Pickup area
Hempstead, NY 11550
Nearest infusion center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau · ~5 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Nassau County
Recurring routes
Standing orders available

Travel times from Hempstead

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

Nassau University Medical Center ~8 min
Mount Sinai South Nassau ~15 min
NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island ~12 min
Franklin Hospital ~15 min

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.

  • Provide the infusion center name, address, and your appointment time at booking
  • Let us know the expected infusion duration — we coordinate return pickup with the center
  • For Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours before your first appointment
  • Bring your insurance card and any pre-authorization documentation
  • Tell us if you typically have reactions that require extended observation time
  • Set up a recurring schedule if your infusions run on a regular cycle (e.g., every 4 or 8 weeks)

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.

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

Infusion Transport from Hempstead — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Hempstead patients for infusion transport?

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From Hempstead, DachiPlus most often transports to Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau, Perlmutter Cancer Center (NYU Langone–Long Island) and NY Cancer & Blood Specialists (Rockville Centre); the nearest infusion center 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 infusion 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. For recurring infusion transport, MAS can set up a standing order so you don't have to call before every trip.

How much does infusion 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.