Suffolk County · Central Islip
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Central Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides non-emergency medical 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.
DachiPlus provides non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties on Long Island — reliable scheduled medical transportation for ambulatory passengers, wheelchair users who can transfer to a seat, and patients recovering from procedures. How our nemt service works.
DachiPlus coordinates NEMT for Central Islip, NY residents. From Central Islip, that usually means trips to Suffolk Kidney Center, East Islip Dialysis and DaVita Smithtown Dialysis, roughly 8 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Central Islip, NEMT most often serves patients without reliable family transportation and seniors traveling to routine appointments for a community of about 35,370 residents. Every trip includes companion seating at no additional cost.
- Pickup area
- Central Islip, NY 11722
- Nearest medical facility
- Suffolk Kidney Center · ~8 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Central Islip
Closest medical facilities 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
NEMT from Central Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Central Islip patients for NEMT?
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From Central Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to Suffolk Kidney Center, East Islip Dialysis and DaVita Smithtown Dialysis; the nearest medical facility 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 NEMT from Central Islip with Medicaid?
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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 NEMT from Central Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, NEMT 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.