Suffolk County · Saint James
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Saint James, NY
DachiPlus provides non-emergency medical transportation from Saint James throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Saint James, DaVita Smithtown Dialysis in Smithtown is about 8 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
DachiPlus provides non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties on Long Island — reliable scheduled medical transportation for ambulatory passengers, wheelchair users who can transfer to a seat, and patients recovering from procedures. How our nemt service works.
For patients in Saint James, DachiPlus provides dependable NEMT. From Saint James, that usually means trips to DaVita Smithtown Dialysis, Stony Brook University Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, roughly 8 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Saint James, NEMT most often serves individuals recovering from outpatient procedures and people with mobility limitations who cannot safely use public transit. Every trip includes wheelchair-friendly vehicles for passengers who can transfer to a seat.
- Pickup area
- Saint James, NY 11780
- Nearest medical facility
- DaVita Smithtown Dialysis · ~8 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Saint James
Closest medical facilities to Saint James
For a 9:00 AM appointment at DaVita Smithtown Dialysis, plan to leave Saint James by about 8:35 AM: the 3-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 Saint James | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| DaVita Smithtown Dialysis Smithtown | 3 mi · 8 min
8 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 21 dialysis stations Accessible entrance and parking (631) 360-7801 |
| Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook | 5.1 mi · 12 min
13 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 (631) 444-4000 |
| St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Smithtown | 4.9 mi · 13 min
14 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 5 of 5 Accessible entrance and parking (631) 862-3000 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Saint James, 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 Saint James
- 4.7% of households in the Saint James area (ZIP 11780) 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
NEMT from Saint James — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Saint James patients for NEMT?
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From Saint James, DachiPlus most often transports to DaVita Smithtown Dialysis, Stony Brook University Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital; the nearest medical facility is about 8 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book NEMT from Saint James with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Saint James 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 NEMT from Saint James cost?
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For Medicaid members, NEMT from Saint James is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: DaVita Smithtown Dialysis is about 3 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.