Suffolk County · Served from Woodbury
OWCP Doctor Patchogue NY
No OWCP-credentialed provider operates inside Patchogue's 11772 ZIP. Dr. Steven Moalemi, MD, FAAPMR, sees south-shore Suffolk federal workers at our Woodbury office, about 24 miles north-west, and bills the Department of Labor directly so there is no out-of-pocket cost. Patchogue is one of the busiest villages on Suffolk's south shore, a Montauk Branch rail stop and the site of a Social Security Administration field office that serves a wide stretch of central and eastern Suffolk. If you are a USPS carrier on a Patchogue route, an SSA employee, or a federal worker commuting 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 34 minutes from Patchogue center. From Patchogue, take Sunrise Highway or the LIE west, then connect to the Sunnyside Boulevard exit. Off-peak, plan on about 34 minutes. During rush hour, budget 50 to 70 minutes. Free surface parking is available at Woodbury.
Federal Workers in Patchogue and the 11772 ZIP
USPS - Retail & Letter Carrier Dispatch
USPS Patchogue Post Office
170 E Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772
The Patchogue Post Office on East Main Street is the retail and carrier dispatch facility for the 11772 ZIP, running delivery routes across one of the densest village centers on the south shore. 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 and repetitive-strain injuries. A traumatic event files as a CA-1. A condition that developed over time, like rotator cuff strain or carpal tunnel syndrome, files as a CA-2. Dr. Moalemi treats both, and his staff helps with the filing.
SSA - Field Office
SSA Patchogue Field Office
75 Oak St, Patchogue, NY 11772
The Social Security Administration operates a field office on Oak Street in Patchogue, serving a wide stretch of central and eastern Suffolk County. The claims representatives, service representatives, and administrative staff who work this public-facing office are federal employees covered by FECA, the same as any letter carrier or TSA officer. A slip-and-fall, an ergonomic repetitive-stress injury at a workstation, or any on-the-job trauma routes through OWCP, not New York State workers' comp. Dr. Moalemi is credentialed to treat SSA staff and bills the Department of Labor directly.
Patchogue's federal workforce extends past the post office and SSA field office. The Montauk Branch carries federal commuters from Patchogue into Manhattan offices at the VA, IRS, DHS, CBP, and SSA every weekday. TSA officers, CBP and ICE agents, and federal court employees live throughout the Patchogue area and work assignments across Suffolk. If you are a federal employee covered by FECA and you were injured at your worksite, your home ZIP does not limit your provider choice. What matters is that your doctor holds OWCP credentials, and Dr. Moalemi's Woodbury office is the nearest credentialed option for Patchogue-area workers, with his Midtown office an alternative for Montauk Branch commuters.
Getting Here from Patchogue
Our nearest office is the Woodbury Office (Long Island) at 99 Sunnyside Boulevard Extension, Suite 102, Woodbury, NY 11797.
By Car
From Patchogue, take Sunrise Highway or the LIE west, then connect to the Sunnyside Boulevard exit. Off-peak, plan on about 34 minutes. During rush hour, budget 50 to 70 minutes. Free surface parking is available at Woodbury.
By LIRR
Patchogue station is on the LIRR Montauk Branch. There is no direct train to Woodbury, so the practical transit route runs west toward Babylon, transfer toward the Main Line, then a rideshare north to our office. For many Patchogue commuters, driving or the Manhattan office is the more direct choice.
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 out 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 Patchogue, NY?
Not within the 11772 ZIP. The nearest OWCP-credentialed provider is Dr. Moalemi's Woodbury office, about 24 miles and roughly 34 minutes off-peak from Patchogue. He bills the Department of Labor directly, so you won't pay out of pocket, and no agency referral is required before scheduling.
I work at the SSA field office in Patchogue on Oak Street. Does OWCP cover federal office workers?
It does. Any federal civilian employee injured on the job, whether from a desk-related ergonomic injury, a fall in the office, or any other workplace event, is eligible for FECA benefits. SSA claims and service representatives are federal employees the same as any field agent. The agency pays DOL directly, so there is no workers' comp deductible or copay on your end.
I'm a USPS letter carrier based at the Patchogue post office on East Main Street. Am I covered by OWCP?
Yes. All USPS letter carriers, clerks, and supervisors at the East Main Street facility are federal employees covered under FECA. On-route injuries like dog bites, slips on ice, and shoulder, knee, or back strain from heavy mail loads all qualify. File a CA-1 for a traumatic injury or a CA-2 for a condition that developed over time, then schedule with Dr. Moalemi.
I take the LIRR Montauk Branch into Manhattan for work. Can I see an OWCP doctor without losing a full workday?
Yes. If you commute into the city, our Midtown office at 7 W 45th St can be scheduled around a workday. If you prefer to stay on Long Island, the Woodbury office is the nearest credentialed option. 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 Patchogue 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.