Nassau County · Merrick
Dialysis Transportation in Merrick, NY
DachiPlus provides dialysis transportation from Merrick throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From Merrick, Fresenius Kidney Care Bellmore in Bellmore is about 5 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
Dialysis patients typically need transportation three times per week, every week — and missing a treatment is not an option. How our dialysis transport service works.
For patients in Merrick, DachiPlus provides dependable dialysis transport. From Merrick, that usually means trips to Fresenius Kidney Care Bellmore, Main Street Dialysis Center and Huntington Artificial Kidney Center (Freeport), roughly 5 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Merrick, dialysis transport most often serves patients on three-times-weekly hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients requiring monthly clinic visits for a community of about 22,097 residents. Every trip includes wheelchair-friendly vehicles for passengers who can transfer to a seat.
- Pickup area
- Merrick, NY 11566
- Nearest dialysis center
- Fresenius Kidney Care Bellmore · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Recurring routes
- Standing orders available
Trips from Merrick
Closest dialysis centers to Merrick
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Fresenius Kidney Care Bellmore, plan to leave Merrick by about 8:40 AM: the 1.4-mile drive takes about 5 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Merrick | About this facility |
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| Fresenius Kidney Care Bellmore Bellmore | 1.4 mi · 5 min
5 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 20 dialysis stations · evening shift Accessible entrance and parking (516) 679-3090 |
| Main Street Dialysis Center Freeport | 2.1 mi · 8 min
7 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 1 of 5 24 dialysis stations Accessible entrance and parking (516) 771-7112 |
| Huntington Artificial Kidney Center (Freeport) Freeport | 2.4 mi · 9 min
10 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 21 dialysis stations Accessible entrance and parking (516) 623-1786 |
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
- 1 of these 3 dialysis centers reports an evening shift (starting after 5 PM) to Medicare, an option for patients who work days. Recurring rides are timed around whichever shift you are assigned; with Medicaid, ask your dialysis center to request a standing order through MAS for that schedule.
- 2.1% of households in Merrick have no vehicle, below the Nassau County rate of 6.8%.
Sources: Medicare Care Compare (data updated 2026-06-16); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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FAQ
Dialysis Transport from Merrick — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Merrick patients for dialysis transport?
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From Merrick, DachiPlus most often transports to Fresenius Kidney Care Bellmore, Main Street Dialysis Center and Huntington Artificial Kidney Center (Freeport); the nearest dialysis 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 dialysis 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 dialysis 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 dialysis transport from Merrick cost?
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For Medicaid members, dialysis transport from Merrick is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Fresenius Kidney Care Bellmore is about 1.4 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.