Nassau County · Served from Woodbury
OWCP Doctor Syosset NY
No OWCP-credentialed provider operates inside Syosset's 11791 ZIP, but you are essentially next door to one. Dr. Steven Moalemi, MD, FAAPMR, sees Nassau County federal workers at our Woodbury office, about 2 to 3 miles north on the same South Oyster Bay Road corridor that runs through Syosset Village, roughly 7 minutes off-peak. We bill DOL directly so there is no out-of-pocket cost. Federal staff at the SSA Field Office at 225 South Oyster Bay Road work on the same road as our hub.
Nearest Office
Woodbury Office (Long Island)
99 Sunnyside Boulevard Extension, Suite 102, Woodbury, NY 11797
About 7 minutes from Syosset center. Off-peak via Jericho Turnpike (NY-25) east to South Oyster Bay Road then north to Sunnyside Boulevard Extension. Roughly 7 minutes off-peak, about 2 to 3 miles. Syosset Village and the Woodbury hamlet are immediately adjacent. Jericho Turnpike can back up in rush hour, but the distance is too short for serious delay; budget 10 to 15 minutes in any traffic. Free surface parking at Woodbury.
Federal Workers in Syosset and the 11791 ZIP
SSA - Field Office
Social Security Administration - Syosset Field Office
225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, NY 11791
The Syosset SSA Field Office is one of Nassau County's primary Social Security service points. Claims representatives, service representatives, and supervisory staff are federal employees covered by FECA. SSA office work brings the standard cumulative load: sustained sitting and screen work that drives cervical and lumbar strain, repetitive keyboard and mouse use that drives carpal tunnel and wrist tendinitis, and the documented mental-health toll of high-volume public-facing claims work. A traumatic event files as a CA-1. A cumulative condition files as a CA-2. The office is on the same corridor as the Woodbury OWCP hub, less than a mile up the road.
USPS - Retail & Letter Carrier Dispatch
USPS Syosset Post Office
40 Queens St, Syosset, NY 11791
The Syosset Post Office on Queens Street handles retail and dispatches letter carriers across the village. Carrier injury patterns here mirror Nassau North Shore norms: dog bites on residential routes, slip-and-falls in winter, cumulative shoulder and knee strain from years of heavy load delivery. Whether a single traumatic event or a long-developing CA-2 condition, Dr. Moalemi's office is two miles up the road.
Syosset is the closest LIRR station to the Woodbury hub on the Port Jefferson Branch, with direct 50 to 60 minute service to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison. That makes Syosset and the adjacent Woodbury hamlet a primary commuter base for federal employees working in Manhattan federal buildings (Jacob Javits, Federal Plaza, EDNY/SDNY courts) and federal worksites along the broader Route 110 corridor. The two ZIP codes 11791 (Syosset) and 11797 (Woodbury) sit on opposite sides of Jericho Turnpike and share residential blocks.
Getting Here from Syosset
Our nearest office is the Woodbury Office (Long Island) at 99 Sunnyside Boulevard Extension, Suite 102, Woodbury, NY 11797.
By Car
Off-peak via Jericho Turnpike (NY-25) east to South Oyster Bay Road then north to Sunnyside Boulevard Extension. Roughly 7 minutes off-peak, about 2 to 3 miles. Syosset Village and the Woodbury hamlet are immediately adjacent. Jericho Turnpike can back up in rush hour, but the distance is too short for serious delay; budget 10 to 15 minutes in any traffic. Free surface parking at Woodbury.
By LIRR
Syosset station sits on the LIRR Port Jefferson Branch and is in fact the closest LIRR station to our Woodbury office, about 2 miles south of 99 Sunnyside Boulevard Ext. From the platform, a 5 to 10 minute rideshare gets you to the office; the historical 'Woodbury' LIRR stop was renamed Syosset, so when you see a Woodbury reference on older transit maps, this is the station.
Via Manhattan
Our Midtown office at 7 W 45th Street is a Port Jefferson Branch direct ride from Syosset, roughly 50 to 60 minutes to Penn Station or Grand Central Madison. Syosset is one of the most rail-convenient bases on Long Island for federal employees who alternate between Manhattan and Suffolk worksites.
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 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)
- ▸Wrist and hand injuries (carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis)
- ▸Knee injuries (meniscus, ligament damage)
- ▸Cervical strain and disc herniation
- ▸Slip-and-fall fractures and soft-tissue injuries
- ▸Occupational PTSD and mental-stress claims
- ▸Hearing loss and tinnitus
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an OWCP-credentialed doctor in Syosset, NY?
Not within the 11791 ZIP, but Dr. Moalemi's Woodbury office is essentially next door, about 2 to 3 miles north on the same South Oyster Bay Road corridor, roughly 7 minutes off-peak. He bills the Department of Labor directly so there is no out-of-pocket cost, and no agency referral is required to schedule. From the SSA Field Office at 225 South Oyster Bay Road, our office is less than a mile up the road.
I work at the Syosset Social Security office. Does OWCP cover desk-job conditions like carpal tunnel or chronic neck pain?
Yes. SSA claims representatives and service reps are federal employees fully covered by FECA. Cumulative cervical and lumbar strain from sustained desk work, carpal tunnel from repetitive keyboard use, and mental-health conditions linked to high-volume public-facing claims work are all recognized OWCP categories. File a CA-2 for the occupational disease, and Dr. Moalemi's report documents exposure history and causation in the language OWCP examiners look for.
I take the Port Jefferson Branch from Syosset to Penn Station every day. Where does the injury count?
Wherever the injury occurred on official duty status. A federal employee injured at a Manhattan worksite is covered by FECA regardless of where they live. After urgent care in the city, you can shift OWCP-authorized follow-up to the closest credentialed provider. Dr. Moalemi's Woodbury office is a 10-minute drive or a short rideshare from Syosset station; our Midtown office is a direct LIRR stop on the same line.
How do I get to the Woodbury office from Syosset without a car?
Walk or rideshare from Syosset LIRR station, which is the closest LIRR station to our office. The platform is about 2 miles south of 99 Sunnyside Boulevard Ext, and a short rideshare connects them in 5 to 10 minutes. If you are riding the Port Jefferson Branch from elsewhere, Syosset is your stop.
Why does the LIRR have a Syosset station but no Woodbury one?
Historically, the station at this location was called Woodbury. It was renamed Syosset many decades ago as the village name solidified, even though the office area we are in still carries the Woodbury hamlet name. For practical purposes, Syosset station and the Woodbury office are part of the same neighborhood: 11791 ZIP for the village, 11797 for our office.
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.