Nassau County · Merrick
Cardiac Rehabilitation Transportation in Merrick, NY
DachiPlus provides cardiac rehabilitation transportation from Merrick throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From Merrick, Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow is about 14 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
After a cardiac event — heart attack, bypass surgery, stent placement, or heart failure hospitalization — cardiac rehabilitation is one of the most effective interventions for long-term recovery. How our cardiac rehab transport service works.
For patients in Merrick, DachiPlus provides dependable cardiac rehab transport. From Merrick, that usually means trips to Nassau University Medical Center, Mount Sinai South Nassau and NYU Langone Long Island Cardiac Rehabilitation (Mineola), roughly 14 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Merrick, cardiac rehab transport most often serves patients with heart failure enrolled in structured exercise programs and patients continuing with Phase III maintenance cardiac rehab for a community of about 22,097 residents. Every trip includes awareness of cardiac medications, pacing limitations, and fatigue.
- Pickup area
- Merrick, NY 11566
- Nearest cardiac rehab program
- Nassau University Medical Center · ~14 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Recurring routes
- Standing orders available
Trips from Merrick
Closest cardiac rehab programs to Merrick
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Nassau University Medical Center, plan to leave Merrick by about 8:30 AM. Weekday 8 AM traffic stretches the 7.2-mile drive to about 15 minutes (14 in light traffic), and checking in takes another 10 to 15.
| Destination | Drive from Merrick | About this facility |
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| Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow | 7.2 mi · 14 min
15 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 1 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 572-0123 |
| Mount Sinai South Nassau Oceanside | 4.8 mi · 14 min
14 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 632-3000 |
| NYU Langone Long Island Cardiac Rehabilitation (Mineola) Mineola | 10.5 mi · 20 min
23 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 663-4480 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Merrick, 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 Merrick
- 8.1% of residents in Merrick live with a disability, below 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
Cardiac Rehab Transport from Merrick — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Merrick patients for cardiac rehab transport?
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From Merrick, DachiPlus most often transports to Nassau University Medical Center, Mount Sinai South Nassau and NYU Langone Long Island Cardiac Rehabilitation (Mineola); the nearest cardiac rehab program is about 14 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book cardiac rehab transport from Merrick with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Merrick call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. For recurring cardiac rehab transport, ask your treatment center or doctor's office to request a standing order through MAS and list DachiPlus as your preferred transportation provider, so you don't have to call before every trip.
How much does cardiac rehab transport from Merrick cost?
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For Medicaid members, cardiac rehab transport from Merrick is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Nassau University Medical Center is about 7.2 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.