Nassau County · Hempstead
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Transportation in Hempstead, NY
DachiPlus provides traumatic brain injury (tbi) transportation from Hempstead throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From Hempstead, NYU Langone Ambulatory Care – Garden City in Garden City is about 7 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
Traumatic brain injury patients face a unique set of transportation challenges: cognitive impairments affecting communication, sensitivity to light and noise, unpredictable fatigue, medication side effects, and the need for a consistent, calm driver who understands TBI presentations. How our tbi transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates tbi transport for Hempstead, NY residents. From Hempstead, that usually means trips to NYU Langone Ambulatory Care – Garden City, Mercy Medical Center and NYU Langone Hospital–LI Diagnostic Center (Mineola), roughly 7 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Hempstead, tbi transport most often serves patients recovering from acquired brain injuries (stroke, anoxia, tumor) and family members arranging consistent transport for a loved one in ongoing TBI recovery for a community of about 59,169 residents. Every trip includes reduced noise and minimal distraction in vehicle when requested.
- Pickup area
- Hempstead, NY 11550
- Nearest rehabilitation center
- NYU Langone Ambulatory Care – Garden City · ~7 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Hempstead
Closest rehabilitation centers to Hempstead
For a 9:00 AM appointment at NYU Langone Ambulatory Care – Garden City, plan to leave Hempstead by about 8:35 AM: the 2-mile drive takes about 7 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Hempstead | About this facility |
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| NYU Langone Ambulatory Care – Garden City Garden City | 2 mi · 7 min
7 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (646) 929-7875 |
| Mercy Medical Center Rockville Centre | 2.1 mi · 9 min
10 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 705-2525 |
| NYU Langone Hospital–LI Diagnostic Center (Mineola) Mineola | 2.9 mi · 10 min
11 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 663-4603 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of 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 Hempstead
- 8.8% of residents in Hempstead live with a disability, about the same as the Nassau County rate of 9.4%.
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
TBI Transport from Hempstead — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Hempstead patients for tbi transport?
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From Hempstead, DachiPlus most often transports to NYU Langone Ambulatory Care – Garden City, Mercy Medical Center and NYU Langone Hospital–LI Diagnostic Center (Mineola); the nearest rehabilitation center is about 7 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book tbi 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. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does tbi transport from Hempstead cost?
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For Medicaid members, tbi transport from Hempstead is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: NYU Langone Ambulatory Care – Garden City is about 2 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.