Suffolk County · Served from Woodbury
OWCP Doctor Bay Shore NY
No OWCP-credentialed provider operates inside Bay Shore's 11706 ZIP. Dr. Steven Moalemi, MD, FAAPMR, sees south-shore Suffolk federal workers at our Woodbury office, about 14 miles north-west, and bills the Department of Labor directly so there is no out-of-pocket cost. Bay Shore anchors a busy stretch of the Town of Islip's south shore, with the Fire Island ferries, the Montauk Branch station, and a dense network of postal routes. If you are a USPS carrier on a Bay Shore route, a mail handler, or a federal employee commuting daily on the Montauk Branch, you are exactly who we treat.
Nearest Office
Woodbury Office (Long Island)
99 Sunnyside Boulevard Extension, Suite 102, Woodbury, NY 11797
About 24 minutes from Bay Shore center. From Bay Shore, take Sunrise Highway or the Southern State Parkway west, then connect north toward the Sunnyside Boulevard exit. Off-peak, plan on about 24 minutes. During rush hour, budget 35 to 50 minutes. Free surface parking is available at Woodbury.
Federal Workers in Bay Shore and the 11706 ZIP
USPS - Retail & Letter Carrier Dispatch
USPS Bay Shore Post Office
1314 5th Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706
The Bay Shore Post Office on 5th Avenue is the retail and carrier dispatch facility for the 11706 ZIP, running delivery routes across a dense south-shore community year-round. Letter carriers based here face the standard postal injury vectors: dog bites, slips on icy steps and walkways, and shoulder, knee, and lower-back strain that builds up over years of carrying heavy mail. Clerks and supervisors inside the building file for lifting injuries and repetitive strain. A traumatic event files as a CA-1. A condition that developed over time, like rotator cuff strain, plantar fasciitis, or carpal tunnel syndrome, files as a CA-2. Dr. Moalemi treats both, and his staff will walk you through the process.
VA - Vet Center
Babylon Vet Center
100 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
The Babylon Vet Center, a short drive west of Bay Shore, is a Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment counseling facility serving south-shore Suffolk veterans. The counselors, outreach staff, and administrative employees who work here are federal employees covered by FECA, the same as any postal worker or TSA officer. An on-the-job injury at the Vet Center, whether a slip-and-fall, an ergonomic repetitive-stress condition, or any other workplace trauma, routes through OWCP rather than New York State workers' comp. Dr. Moalemi is credentialed to treat federal employees from every agency, the VA included.
Bay Shore's federal footprint reaches beyond the post office. The Montauk Branch carries federal commuters into Manhattan offices at the VA, IRS, DHS, CBP, and SSA every weekday. The Social Security Administration field office serving this stretch of Suffolk operates in nearby West Babylon at 510 Park Avenue, and its staff are federal employees covered by FECA. The Fire Island ferry terminals in Bay Shore also connect to the National Park Service presence on Fire Island. If you are a federal employee covered by FECA and you were injured at your worksite, what matters is whether your provider holds OWCP credentials, not your home ZIP. Dr. Moalemi's Woodbury office is the nearest credentialed option for Bay Shore-area workers.
Getting Here from Bay Shore
Our nearest office is the Woodbury Office (Long Island) at 99 Sunnyside Boulevard Extension, Suite 102, Woodbury, NY 11797.
By Car
From Bay Shore, take Sunrise Highway or the Southern State Parkway west, then connect north toward the Sunnyside Boulevard exit. Off-peak, plan on about 24 minutes. During rush hour, budget 35 to 50 minutes. Free surface parking is available at Woodbury.
By LIRR
Bay Shore station is on the LIRR Montauk Branch. There is no direct train to Woodbury, so the practical route is a drive west, or a Montauk Branch ride toward Babylon and a rideshare north. If you commute to Manhattan on the Montauk Branch, our Midtown office may be the more convenient choice for scheduling.
Via Manhattan
If you already ride the Montauk Branch into Penn Station, our Midtown Manhattan office at 7 W 45th St, Floor 9, may be more convenient than a separate trip to Woodbury. Some patients schedule around a commute day. Same physician, same DOL billing either way.
Why a Named Physician Matters
OWCP claims succeed or fail on medical documentation. Dr. Moalemi, board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), personally signs your reports and IME paperwork. A named, credentialed specialist in your file carries more weight with the Department of Labor than a generic note from a rotating clinic. See his full credentials and background.
Services Covered
- ▸Physical medicine and rehabilitation evaluation
- ▸Physical therapy
- ▸Pain management
- ▸Orthopedic assessment and referral coordination
- ▸Diagnostic imaging referral (MRI, X-ray, nerve conduction studies)
- ▸OWCP claims assistance (CA-1, CA-2, CA-7 forms)
- ▸Independent medical evaluation (IME) for contested claims
- ▸Work capacity and return-to-duty assessment
Conditions Treated
- ▸Back and spine injuries (herniated disc, lumbar strain)
- ▸Shoulder injuries (rotator cuff tear, impingement syndrome)
- ▸Knee injuries (meniscus, ligament)
- ▸Carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive-strain injuries
- ▸Plantar fasciitis and lower-extremity strain
- ▸Slip-and-fall fractures and soft-tissue injuries
- ▸Cervical strain and disc herniation
- ▸Occupational PTSD and mental-stress claims
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an OWCP-credentialed doctor in Bay Shore, NY?
Not within the 11706 ZIP. The nearest OWCP-credentialed provider is Dr. Moalemi's Woodbury office, about 14 miles and roughly 24 minutes off-peak from Bay Shore. He bills the Department of Labor directly, so you won't pay out of pocket, and no agency referral is required before scheduling.
I'm a USPS letter carrier based at the Bay Shore post office on 5th Avenue. Am I covered by OWCP for a repetitive-stress injury?
Yes. All USPS employees are covered under FECA, administered by the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs. Repetitive-strain injuries that develop over time, including rotator cuff strain and plantar fasciitis common among carriers, qualify as occupational disease claims on a CA-2. Dr. Moalemi is OWCP-credentialed and bills DOL directly, so there is no out-of-pocket cost to you.
I'm a federal employee at the Babylon Vet Center. Does OWCP cover VA Vet Center staff?
It does. Counselors, outreach workers, and administrative staff at the Babylon Vet Center are federal civilian employees covered by FECA. Any on-the-job injury, from a fall in the office to an ergonomic repetitive-stress condition, routes through OWCP. The agency is billed through the Department of Labor, so there is no copay or deductible on your end.
I take the LIRR Montauk Branch into Manhattan for work. Can I see an OWCP doctor without losing a full workday?
Yes. For many south-shore commuters, the Woodbury office is a shorter trip than a Manhattan appointment. If you prefer city scheduling, our Midtown office at 7 W 45th St works too. Either location, the DOL is billed directly with no out-of-pocket cost, and no primary care referral is required.
What's the first step for a Bay Shore federal worker to start OWCP treatment with Dr. Moalemi?
File your CA-1 (traumatic injury) or CA-2 (occupational disease) with your agency's OWCP coordinator first. Once filed, call to schedule. No referral from a primary care doctor is required. Bring your case number and DOL authorization. If authorization isn't in hand yet, our staff can help you get there.
Also Serving Nassau and Western Suffolk County
Federal workers from these nearby towns regularly see Dr. Moalemi at our Woodbury office. Each town has its own page with directions and local context.