New Castle County · Served from Wilmington
OWCP Doctor Middletown NY
Middletown is the fastest-growing town in Delaware and sits at the southern end of New Castle County, roughly midway between Wilmington's federal offices and Dover Air Force Base. There is no OWCP-credentialed practice anywhere nearby. Our Wilmington office is about 30 minutes north.
Nearest Office
Wilmington Office
1521 Concord Pike, Suite 203, Wilmington, DE 19803
About 30 minutes from Middletown center. North on DE-1 to I-95, about 30 minutes into Wilmington outside peak. DE-1 moves well most of the day, which makes this a more predictable drive than the mileage suggests.
Federal Workers in Middletown and the 19709 ZIP
USPS - Retail, Rural and Suburban Carrier Dispatch
USPS Middletown and southern New Castle routes
Middletown's growth has stretched carrier routes across large new developments and the surrounding rural roads, producing long vehicle-based days with heavy curbside reaching. Rural segments add the hazards of unpaved shoulders, farm dogs and roadside boxes that are awkward to reach from the vehicle. Shoulder, neck and lumbar conditions dominate the filings.
In-state federal workforce
Federal commuters to Dover AFB and Wilmington
Middletown's position makes it a genuine two-direction commute town: north to Wilmington's federal offices and the VA, or south to Dover Air Force Base, where the civilian workforce carries full FECA rights. Either way, the treating physician is your choice and does not have to be near the worksite.
For Middletown residents working as DoD civilians at Dover, the drive to Wilmington is comparable to the drive to base. That matters over the course of a claim, because treatment is rarely a single visit. Consistent documentation from one physician across the life of a claim carries more weight with the Department of Labor than an equivalent record assembled from several.
Getting Here from Middletown
Our nearest office is the Wilmington Office at 1521 Concord Pike, Suite 203, Wilmington, DE 19803.
By Car
North on DE-1 to I-95, about 30 minutes into Wilmington outside peak. DE-1 moves well most of the day, which makes this a more predictable drive than the mileage suggests.
By Transit
Transit options between Middletown and Wilmington are limited. Nearly all patients from Middletown drive, and appointments are scheduled accordingly.
Your Claim District
Delaware claims are handled by OWCP's Philadelphia district office. That surprises people, but it changes nothing about your care: you choose your own treating physician under FECA, and that choice is not limited by which district holds your file. It also means a Delaware resident who commutes to a federal job in Pennsylvania, Maryland or New Jersey is still filing the same federal claim, and can still be treated here at home.
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
- ▸Neck and shoulder injuries
- ▸Knee and hip injuries
- ▸Repetitive strain and carpal tunnel
- ▸Slip, trip and fall trauma
- ▸Lifting and material-handling injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilmington or Dover closer for OWCP care from Middletown?
Wilmington, and it is the only one of the two with a credentialed practice. Dover has the state's largest federal employer but no OWCP-credentialed provider nearby, which is the gap this office exists to fill.
I am a rural carrier with shoulder problems from years of reaching. Can I file?
Yes. An occupational condition that developed over time files as a CA-2. It is one of the most under-filed claim types among rural carriers, largely because the onset was gradual enough that people assume it does not count. It does.
Also Serving Nearby Delaware Towns
Federal workers from these nearby towns regularly see Dr. Moalemi at ourWilmington office. Each town has its own page with directions and local context.