Nassau County · NY 11566
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in North Merrick, NY
Wheelchair Transportation · Senior Rides · Dialysis Transport · NEMT North Merrick
DachiPlus provides NEMT in North Merrick, NY 11566, with frequent trips to NUMC. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: call (516) 754-7777. Available Mon–Sat 6 AM–8 PM.
DachiPlus provides reliable Non-Emergency Medical Transportation to and from North Merrick — including wheelchair transportation in North Merrick, senior transportation services, rides to dialysis, and NEMT North Merrick NY for patients traveling to hospitals, oncology, physical therapy, and specialty care across Long Island.
Small central Nassau hamlet directly north of Merrick between East Meadow and Bellmore. Nassau University Medical Center is the nearest major medical center, reached via Merrick Avenue north to Hempstead Turnpike.
Where we take you
Any appointment. Any distance from North Merrick.
There is no destination limit. DachiPlus transports North Merrick residents to local appointments nearby, cross-county care, NYC specialty centers, and everything in between — whatever the trip requires.
Frequently requested from North Merrick
Nassau County hospitals
- North Shore Manhasset
- LIJ New Hyde Park
- NUMC East Meadow
- Mount Sinai South Nassau Oceanside
- South Nassau Oceanside
- NYU Langone LI Mineola
- St. Francis Roslyn
- Glen Cove Glen Cove
- Plainview Plainview
- Syosset Syosset
- Mercy Rockville Centre
- Franklin Hospital Valley Stream
- St. Joseph Bethpage
Suffolk County hospitals
- Stony Brook Stony Brook
- Good Samaritan West Islip
- Southside Bay Shore
- Huntington Huntington
- Mather Port Jefferson
- St. Charles Port Jefferson
- St. Catherine Smithtown
- NYU Langone Suffolk Patchogue
- LICH Patchogue
- PBMC Riverhead
- Southampton Southampton
- Eastern Long Island Hospital Greenport
- South Oaks Amityville
NYC & specialty centers
- MSKCC New York
Dialysis networks
- Fresenius Multiple locations
- Fresenius Hempstead Hempstead
- Fresenius Bellmore Bellmore
- Fresenius Syosset Hicksville
- NUMC Dialysis East Meadow
- DaVita Waldbaum Great Neck
- DaVita Lynbrook Lynbrook
- NYU Langone Mineola Dialysis Mineola
- NYU Langone Bethpage Dialysis Bethpage
- Mount Sinai South Nassau Dialysis Oceanside
Don't see your destination?
We transport to any medical appointment — private practices, outpatient clinics, physical therapy, imaging centers, dental offices, and more. If you can get an appointment, we can get you there.
Call (516) 754-7777 to confirm your route →Distances from North Merrick
How far are the major medical destinations?
| Facility | Location | Approx. distance |
|---|---|---|
| A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility | Uniondale | ~1.2 mi from North Merrick |
| Belair Care Center | North Bellmore | ~1.2 mi from North Merrick |
| Fresenius Kidney Care Bellmore | Bellmore | ~2.3 mi from North Merrick |
| Nassau University Medical Center | East Meadow | ~2.4 mi from North Merrick |
| NuHealth Dialysis Center (NUMC) | East Meadow | ~2.4 mi from North Merrick |
| Mercy Medical Center | Rockville Centre | ~3.5 mi from North Merrick |
Straight-line distances. DachiPlus schedules pickup times around your appointment wherever the destination is.
Booking from North Merrick
Two ways to ride
Whether you have Medicaid or are paying privately, the process is straightforward. Most pickups in North Merrick can be confirmed within 24–72 hours.
Medicaid
Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours before your appointment and request DachiPlus.
Private pay & insurance
Call us directly at (516) 754-7777 or get a quote online. Credit card, Medicare Advantage, workers' comp, and LTCI accepted.
Services for North Merrick residents
What we transport for in North Merrick
NEMT
Safe, reliable rides to and from medical appointments throughout Long Island.
NEMT in North Merrick →Wheelchair Transport
Medical transportation for wheelchair users who can transfer to a vehicle seat — wheelchair travels safely in the trunk.
Wheelchair Transport in North Merrick →Dialysis Transport
Reliable, recurring transportation to and from dialysis treatment centers.
Dialysis Transport in North Merrick →Senior Transport
Patient, compassionate medical transportation designed for older adults.
Senior Transport in North Merrick →Post-Surgery Transport
Get home safely after surgery, day procedures, or hospital discharge.
Post-Surgery Transport in North Merrick →Long-Distance Transport
Specialized transport for medical trips beyond Long Island.
Long-Distance Transport in North Merrick →Nearby communities we serve
About North Merrick
Getting around North Merrick for medical care
Small central Nassau hamlet directly north of Merrick between East Meadow and Bellmore. Nassau University Medical Center is the nearest major medical center, reached via Merrick Avenue north to Hempstead Turnpike.
For Medicaid-eligible residents in North Merrick, transportation to medical appointments is covered at no cost through New York State's Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours before your appointment and request DachiPlus as your provider. For private pay and insurance trips, call DachiPlus directly at (516) 754-7777.
North Merrick by the numbers
Getting to appointments from North Merrick without driving
| North Merrick | Nassau County | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 20.2% | 18.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Residents with a disability | 7.9% | 9.4% |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
The public option: NICE Able-Ride
- 17 NICE bus stops sit within 3/4 mile of the center of North Merrick, so much of the town is inside Able-Ride's service area (shared rides, $4.00 each way, booked up to 7 days ahead).
- Run by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE). Service area: trips must start and end within 3/4 mile of a NICE bus route that is running at that time.
- $4.00 each way; booked up to 7 days ahead, by phone 8:30 AM to 5 PM daily at 516-228-4000; 30-minute pickup window, shared ride.
- Eligibility needs ADA certification first: apply with a two-part form, one part completed by a licensed health care professional, plus a passport-style photo; NICE decides within 21 days of a complete application.
- Crossing the county line: Able-Ride now drives straight into parts of western Suffolk (the Farmingdale area east of the county line, Amityville, and Huntington along Jericho Turnpike) and Queens (Jamaica, Flushing and Far Rockaway) that sit near NICE routes; trips beyond those areas transfer to SCAT in Farmingdale or at the Walt Whitman Mall, or to Access-A-Ride at Green Acres Mall or New Hyde Park, and riders pay both fares.
DachiPlus picks up at your door at the time you book, rides are not shared, and we cross county lines with no transfer. Medicaid members book through MAS at no cost and can ask for DachiPlus by name.
How to apply, booking windows, and where riders change vans at the county line: our guide to Able-Ride and SCAT. How North Merrick compares with every other town: the Long Island paratransit gap map.
Source: NICE Able-Ride, checked October 2026. Rules and fares can change; confirm with the agency.
North Merrick: local question
Does DachiPlus serve North Merrick for transportation to Nassau University Medical Center?
Yes — North Merrick is a small central Nassau hamlet north of Merrick, approximately 12 minutes from Nassau University Medical Center via Merrick Avenue north to Hempstead Turnpike. DachiPlus serves North Merrick for all medical transportation. Call (516) 754-7777 or MAS at 1-844-666-6270.
FAQ
Common questions about NEMT in North Merrick
How do I book Medicaid medical transportation in Suffolk or Nassau County?
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In New York, Medicaid transportation is coordinated through Medical Answering Services (MAS) at 1-844-666-6270. You call MAS at least 72 hours before your appointment, provide your Medicaid ID, appointment information, and any mobility needs, and ask for DachiPlus by name. MAS first decides the right type of transportation for your trip, then considers your choice of provider among the companies enrolled for that type. When MAS assigns the trip to us, we dispatch a vehicle.
How far in advance do I need to schedule a Medicaid ride in New York?
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New York State requires Medicaid transportation requests be made at least three business days (72 hours) before your appointment. Urgent or same-day medical needs may qualify for expedited scheduling — call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 to confirm.
How much does private-pay medical transportation cost on Long Island?
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Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rate card: a base charge for each pickup plus a per-mile rate, with a lower per-mile rate on longer trips. Round trips count each leg, and waiting time past the first 15 minutes is billed by the hour. Our online cost estimator at dachiplus.com/cost/estimator/ prices any trip from your address; call (516) 754-7777 for an exact quote. Medicaid members pay nothing when they book through MAS.
What kinds of wheelchairs can you accommodate?
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We transport patients who use standard manual wheelchairs and can transfer to a vehicle seat — the wheelchair is folded and stored in the trunk. Patients who use power wheelchairs or cannot transfer out of their wheelchair should call us; we can help coordinate through Medicaid ambulette services or a licensed wheelchair-accessible van provider.
What areas does DachiPlus serve?
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DachiPlus serves all of Suffolk County and Nassau County on Long Island. We also provide long-distance medical transportation from Long Island to specialty facilities throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Can a family member or aide ride with me?
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Yes. We allow one companion or aide to ride at no additional cost on most trips. For multiple companions or specific seating needs, please mention this when booking.