Nassau County · Suffolk County
OWCP Doctor Long Island, NY
If you're a federal employee injured on the job anywhere on Long Island, you have the right to choose your own OWCP-credentialed physician. Dr. Steven Moalemi, MD, FAAPMR, sees Long Island federal workers at our Woodbury office, accepts DOL billing directly, and provides the documentation your claim needs starting at the first visit.
Who on Long Island Needs an OWCP Doctor
Long Island has one of the largest concentrations of federal workers in the New York region. USPS employs letter carriers, mail processing clerks, and vehicle operators at facilities across Nassau and Suffolk counties. TSA officers screen passengers at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma. VA medical staff work at the Northport VA Medical Center and at outpatient clinics throughout Nassau County. CBP officers operate at ferry terminals and logistics checkpoints along the Island's south shore. SSA, IRS, and civilian agency employees fill federal buildings from Mineola to Hauppauge and Garden City.
When any of these workers gets hurt on the job, an OWCP-credentialed physician is required to document the injury properly. A standard urgent care visit or general practitioner note won't satisfy DOL's form requirements. You need a provider who knows CA-1 versus CA-2 versus CA-7, and who can write the clinical report that backs your claim.
The OWCP Claims Process: What You Need to Know
Covers traumatic injuries, meaning a specific incident with a clear date and cause: a fall, a lifting accident, a vehicle collision on a delivery route. File within 3 years of the injury date.
Covers occupational disease, meaning conditions that developed gradually from the work environment, like carpal tunnel from repetitive scanning, hearing loss from noise exposure, or back deterioration from years of lifting mail trays.
Used to claim wage-loss compensation once CA-1 or CA-2 is filed and your absence begins.
Dr. Moalemi completes all required DOL documentation and bills the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs directly. You don't receive a bill for OWCP-covered treatment.
Long Island Hub Office
Woodbury Office (Long Island)
99 Sunnyside Boulevard Extension, Suite 102, Woodbury, NY 11797
From Mineola or Garden City, it's roughly 20 to 25 minutes east on the LIE (I-495). From Babylon or West Babylon, plan about 30 to 35 minutes north on Route 231 to the LIE. From Hicksville or Bethpage, you're 10 to 15 minutes away. LIRR riders on the Port Jefferson Branch can disembark at Syosset, a short drive from the office. Parking is available on site.
Why a Named Physician Matters
Dr. Moalemi is a board-certified physiatrist (MD, FAAPMR) with specific OWCP credentialing, not a rotating staff of mid-level providers. When your claim goes to DOL review, the treating physician's name, specialty, and credential set are part of the official record, and a board-certified specialist signature carries more evidentiary weight than a generic clinical note. See his full credentials, specialty training, and clinical background.
Services Covered
- ▸Work injury evaluation and initial diagnosis
- ▸Diagnostic imaging coordination (X-ray, MRI, EMG/nerve conduction studies)
- ▸Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- ▸Physical therapy
- ▸Pain management
- ▸OWCP form completion (CA-1, CA-2, CA-7, CA-17)
- ▸Continuation of Pay (COP) documentation
- ▸Return-to-work functional evaluations
- ▸Schedule Award evaluations
- ▸Free claims assistance
Conditions Treated
- ▸Back and spine injuries (herniated disc, lumbar strain, compression)
- ▸Shoulder injuries (rotator cuff tears, impingement, labral damage)
- ▸Carpal tunnel and repetitive stress injuries
- ▸Knee and hip injuries
- ▸Neck and cervical spine injuries
- ▸Slip, trip, and fall injuries
- ▸Occupational disease claims
- ▸Post-traumatic conditions (evaluated case-by-case at intake)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see an OWCP doctor on Long Island even if my agency's main office isn't here?
Yes. OWCP lets federal employees choose any credentialed provider, regardless of where your agency building is. If you live or work on Long Island and were injured anywhere on the job, Woodbury is the closest location.
Do I need a referral from my supervisor or HR before booking?
No referral is required to make your first appointment. You do need to have filed or be in the process of filing a CA-1 or CA-2 with your employing agency. If you're not sure where to start, we can walk through that process with you at intake.
Does Dr. Moalemi bill DOL directly for Long Island patients?
Yes. We bill OWCP directly. No insurance card, no co-pay, no out-of-pocket cost for treatment covered under your claim.
My injury happened several months ago. Can I still come in?
In most cases, yes. OWCP claims can be filed after a delay, though timeliness affects Continuation of Pay eligibility. If your claim is already filed or pending, we can pick up treatment at any stage. Call us to figure out where you stand before booking.
I work for USPS in Nassau County. How do I get started?
Call us or submit the appointment form on this page and let us know you're a postal employee with a work-related injury. We see USPS workers regularly and know the specific documentation requirements for letter carrier and processing facility injuries.
Long Island Towns We Serve
Our Woodbury office accepts patients from across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Each town below has its own page with local federal employers, directions, and FAQs.
If your town isn't listed, call us. In most cases we can confirm whether the Woodbury office is the right fit for your commute.