Suffolk County · Melville
Pediatric Medical Transportation in Melville, NY
DachiPlus provides pediatric medical transportation from Melville throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Melville, Plainview Hospital in Plainview is about 11 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
DachiPlus provides pediatric medical transportation across Suffolk and Nassau Counties for children traveling to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, pediatric specialists, outpatient therapy, and follow-up appointments. How our pediatric transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates pediatric transport for Melville, NY residents. From Melville, that usually means trips to Plainview Hospital, Syosset Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital, roughly 11 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Melville, pediatric transport most often serves families without reliable transportation to medical appointments and children recovering from outpatient procedures for a community of about 18,985 residents. Every trip includes screened drivers experienced with pediatric passengers.
- Pickup area
- Melville, NY 11747
- Nearest children's hospital
- Plainview Hospital · ~11 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Melville
Closest children's hospitals to Melville
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Plainview Hospital, plan to leave Melville by about 8:30 AM: the 4-mile drive takes about 11 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Melville | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Plainview Hospital Plainview | 4 mi · 11 min
11 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 4 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 719-3000 |
| Syosset Hospital Syosset | 7.2 mi · 11 min
13 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (516) 496-6400 |
| St. Joseph Hospital Bethpage | 10.5 mi · 12 min
13 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (516) 759-6000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Melville, 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 Melville
- 6.4% of households in Melville have no vehicle, above the Suffolk County rate of 5.1%.
- All 3 destinations above are 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
Pediatric Transport from Melville — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Melville patients for pediatric transport?
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From Melville, DachiPlus most often transports to Plainview Hospital, Syosset Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital; the nearest children's hospital is about 11 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book pediatric transport from Melville 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 pediatric transport from Melville cost?
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For Medicaid members, pediatric transport from Melville is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Plainview Hospital is about 4 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.