Suffolk County · Islip
Ambulette Service in Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides ambulette service from Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Islip, South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore is about 5 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
An ambulette is a wheelchair-accessible van where the passenger stays seated in their wheelchair throughout the trip, secured by a four-point tie-down system. How our ambulette service works.
For patients in Islip, DachiPlus provides dependable ambulette. From Islip, that usually means trips to South Shore University Hospital, East Islip Dialysis and Fresenius Kidney Care Bay Shore, roughly 5 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Islip, ambulette most often serves patients requiring specialized ambulette authorization through Medicaid and patients who cannot transfer out of their wheelchair. Every trip includes follow-up to confirm ride confirmation.
- Pickup area
- Islip, NY 11751
- Nearest medical facility
- South Shore University Hospital · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Islip
Closest medical facilities to Islip
For a 9:00 AM appointment at South Shore University Hospital, plan to leave Islip by about 8:40 AM: the 1.8-mile drive takes about 5 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Islip | About this facility |
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| South Shore University Hospital Bay Shore | 1.8 mi · 5 min
5 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 (631) 968-3000 |
| East Islip Dialysis East Islip | 1.6 mi · 5 min
5 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 21 dialysis stations Accessible entrance and parking (631) 581-0897 |
| Fresenius Kidney Care Bay Shore Bay Shore | 4.2 mi · 8 min
8 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 4 of 5 25 dialysis stations · evening shift Accessible entrance and parking (631) 960-0240 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of 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 Islip
- 12.5% of residents in Islip live with a disability, above the Suffolk County rate of 10.5%.
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
Ambulette from Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Islip patients for ambulette?
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From Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to South Shore University Hospital, East Islip Dialysis and Fresenius Kidney Care Bay Shore; the nearest medical facility is about 5 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book ambulette from Islip with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Islip call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does ambulette from Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, ambulette from Islip is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: South Shore University Hospital is about 1.8 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.