Nassau County · Wantagh
Pediatric Medical Transportation in Wantagh, NY
DachiPlus provides pediatric medical transportation from Wantagh throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From Wantagh, St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage is about 10 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.
DachiPlus coordinates pediatric transport for Wantagh, NY residents. From Wantagh, that usually means trips to St. Joseph Hospital, Nassau University Medical Center and Harmony Healthcare LI (Roosevelt), roughly 10 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Wantagh, pediatric transport most often serves families without reliable transportation to medical appointments and children recovering from outpatient procedures for a community of about 19,156 residents. Every trip includes screened drivers experienced with pediatric passengers.
- Pickup area
- Wantagh, NY 11793
- Nearest children's hospital
- St. Joseph Hospital · ~10 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Wantagh
Closest children's hospitals to Wantagh
For a 9:00 AM appointment at St. Joseph Hospital, plan to leave Wantagh by about 8:35 AM: the 6.3-mile drive takes about 10 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Wantagh | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Hospital Bethpage | 6.3 mi · 10 min
10 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 759-6000 |
| Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow | 5.9 mi · 11 min
12 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 1 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 572-0123 |
| Harmony Healthcare LI (Roosevelt) Roosevelt | 7.8 mi · 13 min
16 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 571-8600 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Wantagh, 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 Wantagh
- 2.8% of households in Wantagh 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.
Pediatric Transport guides
Other transportation services in Wantagh
FAQ
Pediatric Transport from Wantagh — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Wantagh patients for pediatric transport?
+
From Wantagh, DachiPlus most often transports to St. Joseph Hospital, Nassau University Medical Center and Harmony Healthcare LI (Roosevelt); the nearest children's hospital is about 10 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 Wantagh with Medicaid?
+
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 pediatric transport from Wantagh cost?
+
For Medicaid members, pediatric transport from Wantagh is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: St. Joseph Hospital is about 6.3 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.