Suffolk County · East Islip
Veterans Medical Transportation in East Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides veterans medical transportation from East Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From East Islip, Bay Shore VA Clinic in Bay Shore is about 9 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 East Islip, NY residents. From East Islip, that usually means trips to Bay Shore VA Clinic, Patchogue VA Clinic and Northport VA Medical Center, roughly 9 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In East Islip, veterans transport most often serves veterans without reliable transportation to VA appointments and veterans traveling to the Northport VA Medical Center. Every trip includes screened, courteous drivers experienced with medical passengers.
- Pickup area
- East Islip, NY 11730
- Nearest VA clinic
- Bay Shore VA Clinic · ~9 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from East Islip
Closest VA clinics to East Islip
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Bay Shore VA Clinic, plan to leave East Islip by about 8:35 AM: the 3.1-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 East Islip | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Shore VA Clinic Bay Shore | 3.1 mi · 9 min
8 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
| Patchogue VA Clinic Patchogue | 12.5 mi · 16 min
17 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
| Northport VA Medical Center Northport | 21.7 mi · 29 min
31 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 261-4400 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of East 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 East Islip
- 4.3% of households in East Islip have no vehicle, below the Suffolk County rate of 5.1%.
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
Veterans Transport from East Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take East Islip patients for veterans transport?
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From East Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to Bay Shore VA Clinic, Patchogue VA Clinic and Northport VA Medical Center; the nearest VA clinic is about 9 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 East 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 veterans transport from East Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, veterans transport from East Islip is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Bay Shore VA Clinic is about 3.1 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.