Nassau County · North Merrick
Ambulette Service in North Merrick, NY
DachiPlus provides ambulette service from North Merrick throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From North Merrick, NUMC Dialysis Center @ A. Holly Patterson in Uniondale is about 4 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
An ambulette is a wheelchair-accessible van where the passenger stays seated in their wheelchair throughout the trip, secured by a four-point tie-down system. How our ambulette service works.
For patients in North Merrick, DachiPlus provides dependable ambulette. From North Merrick, that usually means trips to NUMC Dialysis Center @ A. Holly Patterson, Mercy Medical Center and Nassau University Medical Center, roughly 4 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In North Merrick, ambulette most often serves patients requiring specialized ambulette authorization through Medicaid and patients who cannot transfer out of their wheelchair. Every trip includes follow-up to confirm ride confirmation.
- Pickup area
- North Merrick, NY 11566
- Nearest medical facility
- NUMC Dialysis Center @ A. Holly Patterson · ~4 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from North Merrick
Closest medical facilities to North Merrick
For a 9:00 AM appointment at NUMC Dialysis Center @ A. Holly Patterson, plan to leave North Merrick by about 8:40 AM: the 1.3-mile drive takes about 4 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from North Merrick | About this facility |
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| NUMC Dialysis Center @ A. Holly Patterson Uniondale | 1.3 mi · 4 min
4 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 572-1408 |
| Mercy Medical Center Rockville Centre | 4.5 mi · 8 min
11 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 705-2525 |
| Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow | 2.8 mi · 9 min
9 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 North 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 North Merrick
- 7.9% of residents in North 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
Ambulette from North Merrick — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take North Merrick patients for ambulette?
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From North Merrick, DachiPlus most often transports to NUMC Dialysis Center @ A. Holly Patterson, Mercy Medical Center and Nassau University Medical Center; the nearest medical facility is about 4 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book ambulette from North Merrick with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in North 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 ambulette from North Merrick cost?
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For Medicaid members, ambulette from North Merrick is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: NUMC Dialysis Center @ A. Holly Patterson is about 1.3 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.