Suffolk County · Served from Woodbury
OWCP Doctor Ronkonkoma NY
No OWCP-credentialed provider operates inside Ronkonkoma's 11779 ZIP. Dr. Steven Moalemi, MD, FAAPMR, sees central Suffolk federal workers at our Woodbury office, about 22 miles west, and bills the Department of Labor directly so there is no out-of-pocket cost. Ronkonkoma is one of the busiest transit hubs on Long Island, home to the LIRR Main Line terminus and Long Island MacArthur Airport. That makes it a center of federal employment, from TSA screening officers at the airport to postal carriers and rail commuters. Whether you drive the LIE in roughly 32 minutes or ride the Main Line west, credentialed OWCP care is within reach.
Nearest Office
Woodbury Office (Long Island)
99 Sunnyside Boulevard Extension, Suite 102, Woodbury, NY 11797
About 32 minutes from Ronkonkoma center. From Ronkonkoma, take the LIE west and run it straight through to the Sunnyside Boulevard exit. Off-peak, plan on about 32 minutes. During rush hour, the LIE through central Suffolk is heavy, so budget 45 to 65 minutes. Free surface parking is available at Woodbury.
Federal Workers in Ronkonkoma and the 11779 ZIP
USPS - Retail & Letter Carrier Dispatch
USPS Ronkonkoma Post Office
200 Hawkins Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
The Ronkonkoma Post Office on Hawkins Avenue is the retail and carrier dispatch facility for the 11779 ZIP, running delivery routes across a busy stretch of central Suffolk near the LIRR hub. 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 from 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 paperwork.
TSA / CBP - Airport Federal Operations
Long Island MacArthur Airport (TSA Checkpoint)
100 Arrival Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma is staffed by Transportation Security Administration officers who screen passengers and baggage, and it also hosts a Customs and Border Protection presence. TSA officers are federal employees covered by FECA, and airport screening work generates a steady stream of OWCP claims: back and shoulder injuries from lifting and repositioning heavy baggage, repetitive-strain conditions from operating screening equipment, slip-and-falls on terminal floors, and standing-related lower-extremity strain. If you screen at MacArthur or work a federal post at the airport and you were injured on the job, you have OWCP rights, and Dr. Moalemi is credentialed to treat you.
Ronkonkoma's role as a transit hub means its federal workforce reaches well past the airport and post office. The LIRR Main Line carries TSA officers bound for JFK and LaGuardia, CBP and ICE agents working assignments across Suffolk, SSA and DOL staff, and federal court employees into the city and back every day. The Social Security Administration field office serving this part of Suffolk operates in nearby Patchogue at 75 Oak Street. 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 Ronkonkoma-area workers.
Getting Here from Ronkonkoma
Our nearest office is the Woodbury Office (Long Island) at 99 Sunnyside Boulevard Extension, Suite 102, Woodbury, NY 11797.
By Car
From Ronkonkoma, take the LIE west and run it straight through to the Sunnyside Boulevard exit. Off-peak, plan on about 32 minutes. During rush hour, the LIE through central Suffolk is heavy, so budget 45 to 65 minutes. Free surface parking is available at Woodbury.
By LIRR
Ronkonkoma is the eastern terminus of the LIRR Main Line's electrified service and a major hub. From Ronkonkoma, ride west to Hicksville on frequent trains, then a short rideshare north to our office on Sunnyside Boulevard. Door to door, expect roughly 50 to 65 minutes.
Via Manhattan
Our Midtown office at 7 W 45th St, Floor 9, is a direct LIRR ride from Ronkonkoma, with frequent service to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in about 80 to 90 minutes. If you already commute into the city, scheduling around a workday can be easier than a separate trip.
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
- ▸Standing-related 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 Ronkonkoma, NY?
Not within the 11779 ZIP. The nearest OWCP-credentialed provider is Dr. Moalemi's Woodbury office, about 22 miles and roughly 32 minutes off-peak from Ronkonkoma. 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 TSA officer at Long Island MacArthur Airport. Can I use OWCP for a work injury?
Yes. TSA officers are federal employees covered by FECA. Screening work commonly produces back and shoulder injuries from lifting heavy baggage, repetitive-strain conditions from screening equipment, and slip-and-falls on terminal floors. File a CA-1 for a traumatic injury or a CA-2 for a condition that developed over time, then schedule with Dr. Moalemi, who bills DOL directly with no out-of-pocket cost.
I'm a USPS letter carrier based at the Ronkonkoma post office on Hawkins Avenue. Am I covered by OWCP?
Yes. All USPS letter carriers, clerks, and supervisors at the Hawkins Avenue 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.
How do I get to the Woodbury office from Ronkonkoma without a car?
Take the LIRR Main Line west from Ronkonkoma to Hicksville, on frequent electrified service, then a short rideshare north to our office on Sunnyside Boulevard. Total transit time is roughly 50 to 65 minutes. If you already commute into Manhattan, our 7 W 45th St office is a direct LIRR ride from Ronkonkoma as well.
What's the first step for a Ronkonkoma federal worker to start OWCP treatment?
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.