Suffolk County · Central Islip
Dialysis Transportation in Central Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides dialysis transportation from Central Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Central Islip, Suffolk Kidney Center in Hauppauge is about 8 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
Dialysis patients typically need transportation three times per week, every week — and missing a treatment is not an option. How our dialysis transport service works.
For patients in Central Islip, DachiPlus provides dependable dialysis transport. From Central Islip, that usually means trips to Suffolk Kidney Center, East Islip Dialysis and DaVita Smithtown Dialysis, roughly 8 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Central Islip, dialysis transport most often serves newly diagnosed patients beginning treatment and patients recently discharged from in-hospital dialysis to outpatient care for a community of about 35,370 residents. Every trip includes wheelchair-friendly vehicles for passengers who can transfer to a seat.
- Pickup area
- Central Islip, NY 11722
- Nearest dialysis center
- Suffolk Kidney Center · ~8 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Recurring routes
- Standing orders available
Trips from Central Islip
Closest dialysis centers to Central Islip
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Suffolk Kidney Center, plan to leave Central Islip by about 8:35 AM: the 2.2-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 Central Islip | About this facility |
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| Suffolk Kidney Center Hauppauge | 2.2 mi · 8 min
8 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 16 dialysis stations · evening shift Accessible entrance and parking (631) 761-6605 |
| East Islip Dialysis East Islip | 3.9 mi · 11 min
11 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 21 dialysis stations Accessible entrance and parking (631) 581-0897 |
| DaVita Smithtown Dialysis Smithtown | 5.6 mi · 15 min
15 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 21 dialysis stations Accessible entrance and parking (631) 360-7801 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Central Islip, 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 Central Islip
- 1 of these 3 dialysis centers reports an evening shift (starting after 5 PM) to Medicare, an option for patients who work days. Recurring rides are timed around whichever shift you are assigned; with Medicaid, ask your dialysis center to request a standing order through MAS for that schedule.
- 11% of households in Central Islip have no vehicle, above the Suffolk County rate of 5.1%.
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
Dialysis Transport from Central Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Central Islip patients for dialysis transport?
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From Central Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to Suffolk Kidney Center, East Islip Dialysis and DaVita Smithtown Dialysis; the nearest dialysis center 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 dialysis transport from Central Islip with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Central Islip call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. For recurring dialysis transport, ask your treatment center or doctor's office to request a standing order through MAS and list DachiPlus as your preferred transportation provider, so you don't have to call before every trip.
How much does dialysis transport from Central Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, dialysis transport from Central Islip is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Suffolk Kidney Center is about 2.2 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.