DOL Doctors & Department of Labor Clinic in The Bronx, NYC
Federal Injury Specialists is a DOL-enrolled clinic in Riverdale, Bronx, where injured federal employees find doctors that take DOL — a physician, physician assistant and physical therapists all enrolled with the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs. Authorized care is billed directly to the DOL with no out-of-pocket cost to you on an accepted claim.
"Doctors That Take DOL" — What DOL-Enrolled Actually Means
A DOL doctor is a medical provider enrolled with the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) to treat federal employees injured on the job and to bill the Department of Labor directly under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). If a provider is not DOL-enrolled, OWCP will not pay them — and you may be billed personally. When federal employees in New York search for "doctors that take DOL" or "DOL-enrolled providers near me," this is what they need: a clinic that is enrolled, understands the DOL's medical-evidence rules, and can act as the attending physician on the claim.
Enrollment isn't the same as expertise. Any licensed provider can enroll with the DOL's medical bill processing portal; far fewer treat federal employees every day, know how to write reports that satisfy a DOL claims examiner, or keep Form CA-17 duty-status updates flowing so your agency and OWCP stay aligned. Federal Injury Specialists was organized specifically as a Department of Labor clinic: our physician, physician assistant and physical therapists all work inside the FECA framework, and our case manager handles DOL authorizations and follow-up so you don't have to.
We are not a government office. Federal Injury Specialists is a private medical practice enrolled as a DOL provider; claim decisions are made only by OWCP. What we control is the quality and timeliness of the medical evidence — which is where most claims are won or lost.
DOL Clinic Quick Facts
- EnrollmentEnrolled with DOL / OWCP medical bill processing — treatment billed directly to the Department of Labor
- Attending physicianEugene Liu, MD — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, fellowship-trained spine specialist; meets FECA's definition of "physician"
- Care teamCharles Andola, PA-C · Alex Sherman, PT (owner) · Francy Abraham, PTA · dedicated DOL case manager
- ProgramsFECA (federal civilian employees). Not NY State workers' comp, no-fault or private insurance
- Forms handledCA-16, CA-17, CA-20 (physician) · CA-1, CA-2, CA-2a, CA-7 (guidance)
- Cost to you$0 out-of-pocket for authorized care on an accepted claim; no balance billing
- Location531 West 235th Street, Bronx, NY 10463 — Riverdale / Kingsbridge, near the 231st & 238th St 1-train stops
- HoursMon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
- LanguagesEnglish · Russian
What Happens When You See a DOL-Enrolled Provider
Treatment at a Department of Labor clinic runs on authorization, not insurance cards. Here is how it works at Federal Injury Specialists from the moment you call.
- Verification. We confirm your status as a federal civilian employee, take your OWCP claim number if you have one, and check whether your agency has issued Form CA-16 for a traumatic injury.
- Evaluation by the attending physician. Dr. Liu examines you, orders imaging when needed, and writes the narrative report the DOL requires — diagnosis, objective findings, causal relationship to your federal job, and work restrictions.
- DOL authorization. Our case manager submits treatment authorizations to OWCP through the DOL's medical authorization system for any service that requires prior approval — imaging, injections, extended physical therapy.
- Treatment under the claim. Prescribed physical therapy starts in our clinic. Follow-up visits with Charles Andola, PA-C, keep CA-17 duty-status reports current for your agency.
- Direct billing to the Department of Labor. Authorized services are billed to OWCP under the DOL fee schedule. You are never balance-billed for the difference on an accepted claim.
DOL Doctors for USPS, VA, TSA and Every Federal Agency in NYC
If you are a federal civilian employee covered by FECA, you can be treated at our Department of Labor clinic. These are the agencies whose employees we see most often across the Bronx, Manhattan, Yonkers and Westchester.
U.S. Postal Service
Letter carriers, clerks, mail handlers, drivers and maintenance staff from Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester post offices and processing plants. Back, shoulder, knee, foot and repetitive-strain injuries; dog bites and on-route falls.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Nurses, aides, technicians and support staff — including employees of the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx. Patient-handling injuries, slips and falls, and cumulative strain.
TSA & DHS
Transportation security officers at LaGuardia and JFK, plus CBP and ICE personnel. Lifting injuries, standing-related foot and back conditions, and incident-related trauma.
Federal Law Enforcement & Corrections
FBI, DEA, U.S. Marshals, Federal Protective Service and Bureau of Prisons staff, including MDC Brooklyn and MCC personnel. Use-of-force, training and vehicle injuries.
Department of Defense & National Guard
DoD civilian employees and National Guard dual-status technicians. Warehouse, maintenance and repetitive-motion injuries.
All Other Federal Agencies
SSA, IRS, HUD, EPA, GSA, NPS, federal courts and every other agency. If you receive a federal paycheck as a civilian employee, FECA covers you — and we can treat you.
Not covered: active-duty military (VA system), most private federal contractors, and New York State or City employees, who fall under state workers' compensation.
A Department of Labor Clinic Serving The Bronx and All of New York City
Our clinic at 531 West 235th Street is in Riverdale, at the northwest corner of the Bronx — a short walk from the 231st Street and 238th Street 1-train stations and minutes from the Henry Hudson Parkway, the Major Deegan and Broadway. That puts us within easy reach of federal employees across the Bronx (Kingsbridge, Spuyten Duyvil, Fieldston, Norwood, Fordham, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, Throggs Neck, Co-op City and the South Bronx), Inwood and Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan, and Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and the rest of Westchester County.
Many of our DOL patients travel from farther away because enrolled providers who focus on federal claims are hard to find. OWCP generally reimburses reasonable travel to authorized medical appointments on an accepted claim; our front desk can supply the visit verification you need for the DOL travel refund form.
- The Bronx — all neighborhoods
- Upper Manhattan — Inwood, Washington Heights, Harlem
- Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle & Westchester County
- Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island federal employees welcome
The Physician, PA and Physical Therapists Behind Every DOL Claim
Under FECA, only a qualified physician can serve as your attending physician and sign DOL forms. Our team is structured around that rule.
Eugene Liu, MD
Fellowship-trained spine & musculoskeletal specialist · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Tufts University School of Medicine
Alex Sherman, PT
Licensed NY physical therapist since 2000 · SUNY Buffalo · Work-injury rehabilitation · Fluent in Russian
Charles Andola, PA-C
Cornell · Albany Medical College · Orthopedic, spine & trauma background · Former EMT/Paramedic
Francy Abraham
B.S. Physical Therapy (2005) · Sports, restorative & geriatric rehabilitation
Questions About DOL Doctors and Enrolled Providers
Answers to what federal employees ask before their first visit to a Department of Labor clinic. For the full list, see our federal workers' comp FAQ.
📞 Call (718) 432-1323+What does "DOL-enrolled provider" mean?
A DOL-enrolled provider is a doctor, clinic or therapist registered with the U.S. Department of Labor's OWCP medical bill processing system, which allows them to bill the Department of Labor directly for authorized treatment of federal employees under FECA. Federal Injury Specialists is enrolled, so authorized care on an accepted claim costs you nothing out of pocket.
+How do I find doctors that take DOL near me in the Bronx or NYC?
The Department of Labor does not publish a directory of enrolled providers, so most federal employees rely on their agency's injury compensation specialist, their union, or a clinic that advertises DOL/OWCP care. Federal Injury Specialists at 531 West 235th Street in Riverdale, Bronx, is a DOL-enrolled clinic serving federal employees across the Bronx, Manhattan, Yonkers and Westchester — call (718) 432-1323 to schedule.
+Is a DOL doctor the same as a workers' comp doctor?
No. New York State workers' compensation and no-fault providers are authorized by the NYS Workers' Compensation Board and bill state carriers. A DOL doctor is enrolled with the federal Department of Labor and bills OWCP under FECA. They are separate systems with separate forms, fee schedules and rules; a state comp doctor is not automatically a DOL provider.
+Can a physical therapist be my DOL doctor?
A physical therapist can be a DOL-enrolled provider and can treat you under an accepted claim, but under FECA a physical therapist is not a "physician" and cannot serve as your attending physician or sign Forms CA-16, CA-17 or CA-20. That is why our clinic is physician-led: Eugene Liu, MD, is the attending physician, and physical therapy is delivered by our licensed PTs on his prescription.
+Will I pay anything at a Department of Labor clinic?
Not for authorized treatment on an accepted claim. The DOL pays enrolled providers directly under its fee schedule, and providers may not bill you for the balance. If a claim is denied or a service isn't authorized, you could be responsible, so we confirm authorization first whenever possible.
+Do I need my agency's permission to see a DOL doctor?
No. FECA gives you the right to choose your own qualified physician. Your agency should issue Form CA-16 for a traumatic injury, which authorizes initial treatment, but you do not need approval to select Federal Injury Specialists as your treating provider.
+Is Federal Injury Specialists part of the Department of Labor?
No. We are a private medical practice enrolled as a DOL/OWCP provider. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an agent of the U.S. Department of Labor, OWCP, the U.S. Postal Service or any federal agency.
DOL Appointment — Bronx Clinic
Request an appointment with a DOL-enrolled provider. Our team will confirm your visit and tell you what to bring: photo ID, your CA-16 if your agency issued one, your OWCP claim number if assigned, and any imaging or records.
- 📍531 West 235th St. Bronx, NY 10463
- 📞Call: (718) 432-1323
- 💬Text: (347) 697-5583
- 🕘Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
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