Nassau County · Merrick
Pediatric Medical Transportation in Merrick, NY
DachiPlus provides pediatric medical transportation from Merrick throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From Merrick, Harmony Healthcare LI (Freeport) in Freeport is about 8 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
DachiPlus provides pediatric medical transportation across Suffolk and Nassau Counties for children traveling to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, pediatric specialists, outpatient therapy, and follow-up appointments. How our pediatric transport service works.
For patients in Merrick, DachiPlus provides dependable pediatric transport. From Merrick, that usually means trips to Harmony Healthcare LI (Freeport), Harmony Healthcare LI (Roosevelt) and Nassau University Medical Center, roughly 8 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Merrick, pediatric transport most often serves children with appointments at Cohen Children’s Medical Center or pediatric specialists and kids in recurring outpatient therapy (PT, OT, speech, behavioral) for a community of about 22,097 residents. Every trip includes door-through-door assistance from home to the clinic entrance.
- Pickup area
- Merrick, NY 11566
- Nearest children's hospital
- Harmony Healthcare LI (Freeport) · ~8 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Merrick
Closest children's hospitals to Merrick
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Harmony Healthcare LI (Freeport), plan to leave Merrick by about 8:35 AM: the 2.5-mile drive takes about 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Harmony Healthcare LI (Roosevelt) Roosevelt | 3 mi · 10 min
10 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 571-8600 |
| 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 |
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 2026-07-22); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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FAQ
Pediatric Transport from Merrick — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Merrick patients for pediatric transport?
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From Merrick, DachiPlus most often transports to Harmony Healthcare LI (Freeport), Harmony Healthcare LI (Roosevelt) and Nassau University Medical Center; the nearest children's hospital is about 8 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book pediatric 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. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does pediatric transport from Merrick cost?
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For Medicaid members, pediatric transport from Merrick is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Harmony Healthcare LI (Freeport) is about 2.5 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.