Suffolk County · Commack
Veterans Medical Transportation in Commack, NY
DachiPlus provides veterans medical transportation from Commack throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Commack, Northport VA Medical Center in Northport is about 14 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
DachiPlus provides veterans medical transportation throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties — to the Northport VA Medical Center and the community-based outpatient clinics in Bay Shore, East Meadow, Patchogue, Riverhead, and Valley Stream. How our veterans transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates veterans transport for Commack, NY residents. From Commack, that usually means trips to Northport VA Medical Center, Bay Shore VA Clinic and East Meadow VA Clinic, roughly 14 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Commack, veterans transport most often serves older veterans who no longer drive and veterans with service-connected mobility limitations for a community of about 35,030 residents. Every trip includes screened, courteous drivers experienced with medical passengers.
- Pickup area
- Commack, NY 11725
- Nearest VA clinic
- Northport VA Medical Center · ~14 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Commack
Closest VA clinics to Commack
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Northport VA Medical Center, plan to leave Commack by about 8:30 AM. Weekday 8 AM traffic stretches the 7.9-mile drive to about 15 minutes (14 in light traffic), and checking in takes another 10 to 15.
| Destination | Drive from Commack | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Northport VA Medical Center Northport | 7.9 mi · 14 min
15 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 261-4400 |
| Bay Shore VA Clinic Bay Shore | 11 mi · 18 min
17 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
| East Meadow VA Clinic East Meadow | 23.6 mi · 28 min
35 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Commack, 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 Commack
- 3.3% of households in Commack have no vehicle, below the Suffolk County rate of 5.1%.
- 1 of the 3 destinations above is outside Suffolk County. Paratransit riders would switch to Able-Ride in Farmingdale or Huntington and pay a second fare; DachiPlus drives the whole way.
Sources: Medicare Care Compare (data updated 2026-07-22); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; Suffolk County Accessible Transportation (SCAT); bus stops from Suffolk County Transit schedule data (2026-10-07).
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FAQ
Veterans Transport from Commack — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Commack patients for veterans transport?
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From Commack, DachiPlus most often transports to Northport VA Medical Center, Bay Shore VA Clinic and East Meadow VA Clinic; the nearest VA clinic is about 14 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book veterans transport from Commack 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 veterans transport from Commack cost?
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For Medicaid members, veterans transport from Commack is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Northport VA Medical Center is about 7.9 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.