Suffolk County · West Islip
Veterans Medical Transportation in West Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides veterans medical transportation from West Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From West Islip, Bay Shore VA Clinic in Bay Shore is about 10 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 West Islip, NY residents. From West Islip, that usually means trips to Bay Shore VA Clinic, East Meadow VA Clinic and Northport VA Medical Center, roughly 10 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In West Islip, veterans transport most often serves older veterans who no longer drive and veterans with service-connected mobility limitations. Every trip includes screened, courteous drivers experienced with medical passengers.
- Pickup area
- West Islip, NY 11795
- Nearest VA clinic
- Bay Shore VA Clinic · ~10 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from West Islip
Closest VA clinics to West Islip
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Bay Shore VA Clinic, plan to leave West Islip by about 8:35 AM: the 3.8-mile drive takes about 10 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from West Islip | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Shore VA Clinic Bay Shore | 3.8 mi · 10 min
10 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
| East Meadow VA Clinic East Meadow | 16.7 mi · 23 min
33 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
| Northport VA Medical Center Northport | 17.6 mi · 27 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 West 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 West Islip
- 1.9% of households in West Islip have no vehicle, below the Suffolk County rate of 5.1%.
- 1 of the 3 destinations above is 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
Veterans Transport from West Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take West Islip patients for veterans transport?
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From West Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to Bay Shore VA Clinic, East Meadow VA Clinic and Northport VA Medical Center; the nearest VA clinic is about 10 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 West 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 West Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, veterans transport from West 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 3.8 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.