Nassau County · Merrick
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Merrick, NY
DachiPlus provides non-emergency medical 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.
DachiPlus provides non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties on Long Island — reliable scheduled medical transportation for ambulatory passengers, wheelchair users who can transfer to a seat, and patients recovering from procedures. How our nemt service works.
DachiPlus coordinates NEMT for Merrick, NY residents. From Merrick, that usually means trips to Fresenius Kidney Care Bellmore, Main Street Dialysis Center and Harmony Healthcare LI (Freeport), roughly 5 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Merrick, NEMT most often serves patients without reliable family transportation and seniors traveling to routine appointments for a community of about 22,097 residents. Every trip includes door-through-door assistance from your home to the medical facility entrance.
- Pickup area
- Merrick, NY 11566
- Nearest medical facility
- Fresenius Kidney Care Bellmore · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Merrick
Closest medical facilities 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 |
| Harmony Healthcare LI (Freeport) Freeport | 2.5 mi · 8 min
8 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 623-3600 |
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
- 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
NEMT from Merrick — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Merrick patients for NEMT?
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From Merrick, DachiPlus most often transports to Fresenius Kidney Care Bellmore, Main Street Dialysis Center and Harmony Healthcare LI (Freeport); the nearest medical facility 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 NEMT from Merrick 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 NEMT from Merrick cost?
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For Medicaid members, NEMT 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.