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Federal Workers' Comp Doctor in New York
New York has one of the highest concentrations of federal employees in the country. If you are one of them and you got hurt on the job, you need a doctor who specializes in federal workers' compensation under FECA, not just any workers' comp provider.
Federal Workers' Comp Is Different from State Workers' Comp
Most workers' comp doctors in New York handle state claims under the New York Workers' Compensation Board. Federal workers' comp is a completely different system. It runs through the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA).
A state workers' comp doctor may be an excellent physician but have zero experience with CA-1 forms, CA-16 authorizations, or Department of Labor billing. That gap costs federal employees denied claims and out-of-pocket bills they should never have to pay.
Who Qualifies for Federal Workers' Comp in New York
Every federal civilian employee is covered under FECA, regardless of which agency you work for:
- ✓USPS: letter carriers, clerks, mail handlers, vehicle operators across all five boroughs and Long Island
- ✓TSA officers at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports
- ✓VA healthcare workers at VA medical centers and clinics throughout the metro area
- ✓Federal law enforcement: CBP, ICE, Secret Service, Federal Protective Service, U.S. Marshals
- ✓Correctional officers at federal detention facilities (BOP)
- ✓Administrative staff at SSA, IRS, DOD, HUD, EPA, DOJ, and every other federal agency with New York operations
What Our Practice Does Differently
Dr. Steven Moalemi is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and personally evaluates every OWCP patient. Our practice maintains a 99% claim acceptance rate across thousands of cases.
- ✓Explicit causal relationship language connecting your job duties to your diagnosis
- ✓Every functional limitation quantified with measurable numbers
- ✓Treatment plans citing medical necessity in OWCP-approved terms
- ✓Reports written for the reviewer, not just the medical file
Services Covered Under Federal Workers' Comp
All services are billed directly to the Department of Labor. You never pay a copay, deductible, or out-of-pocket fee:
- ✓Chiropractic care for spinal and joint injuries
- ✓Physical therapy with progressive rehabilitation and return-to-work planning
- ✓Pain management including medication, injections, and interventional referral
- ✓Diagnostic testing: MRI, X-ray, EMG/NCV, ultrasound
- ✓Free claims assistance: CA-1, CA-2, CA-7, CA-16 filing help, reconsiderations, and appeals
Three New York Offices
- ✓Manhattan: 7 W 45th St, Fl 9 (Midtown). Phone: (212) 867-1111
- ✓Brooklyn: 640 Parkside Ave, Suite 201. Phone: (718) 587-1889
- ✓Woodbury (Long Island): 99 Sunnyside Blvd Ext, Suite 102. Phone: (516) 496-4444
Whether you work at a post office in the Bronx, a federal building in lower Manhattan, JFK Airport, or a VA facility in Brooklyn, one of our offices is within commuting distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is federal workers' comp the same as New York State workers' comp?
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No. Federal workers' comp runs through OWCP under the Department of Labor, not the New York Workers' Compensation Board. The forms, documentation requirements, billing, and approval process are entirely different.
Do I have to use my health insurance for a work injury?
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No. OWCP-approved treatment is billed directly to the Department of Labor. You should not use your personal health insurance, and you should not be asked for a copay or deductible.
Can I see a federal workers' comp doctor if my claim is not filed yet?
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Yes. You can begin treatment before your claim is formally accepted. If your employer issues a CA-16 authorization, your first 60 days of treatment are covered regardless of the claim outcome.
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