Suffolk County · Islandia
Veterans Medical Transportation in Islandia, NY
DachiPlus provides veterans medical transportation from Islandia throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Islandia, Bay Shore VA Clinic in Bay Shore is about 20 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 Islandia, NY residents. From Islandia, that usually means trips to Bay Shore VA Clinic, Patchogue VA Clinic and Northport VA Medical Center, roughly 20 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Islandia, veterans transport most often serves veterans attending community-based VA outpatient clinics (CBOCs) and veterans in recurring treatment (dialysis, physical therapy, behavioral health). Every trip includes door-through-door assistance to the VA facility entrance.
- Pickup area
- Islandia, NY 11749
- Nearest VA clinic
- Bay Shore VA Clinic · ~20 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Islandia
Closest VA clinics to Islandia
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Bay Shore VA Clinic, plan to leave Islandia by about 8:20 AM. Weekday 8 AM traffic stretches the 10-mile drive to about 21 minutes (20 in light traffic), and checking in takes another 10 to 15.
| Destination | Drive from Islandia | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Shore VA Clinic Bay Shore | 10 mi · 20 min
21 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
| Patchogue VA Clinic Patchogue | 13 mi · 20 min
20 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
| Northport VA Medical Center Northport | 17 mi · 25 min
29 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 Islandia, 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 Islandia
- 5.6% of households in Islandia have no vehicle, about the same as 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 Islandia — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Islandia patients for veterans transport?
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From Islandia, DachiPlus most often transports to Bay Shore VA Clinic, Patchogue VA Clinic and Northport VA Medical Center; the nearest VA clinic is about 20 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 Islandia 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 Islandia cost?
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For Medicaid members, veterans transport from Islandia is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Bay Shore VA Clinic is about 10 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.