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Social Security field office · code 163

Riverhead, NY Social Security Office

The Social Security office in Riverhead is at 526 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901. Phone: (888) 397-9819. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the Long Island hearing office (about 9.8 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address526 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone(888) 397-9819
Fax(833) 950-2688
Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed
SSA office code163

Address, phone and hours from SSA's official field office file. Offices close on federal holidays.

Appealing a disability decision from the Riverhead office

SSA lists the Riverhead field office among the offices served by the Long Island Hearing Office. That is where an administrative law judge will hear your case if your claim is denied at reconsideration.

Hearing officeLong Island, NY(877) 379-8559
Average processing time9.8 mo298 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings71%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Disability Determination Services. Read how to appeal a denial (60-day deadline) and what happens at the hearing.

What you can do at this office

  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), SSI, survivors and spouse benefits. Social Security card applications too.
  • Replace a Social Security card or update your name.
  • Request a reconsideration or a hearing if your claim was denied (forms).
  • Report changes that affect your benefits and get benefit verification letters.

Many of these services can be done online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. See how to schedule an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of the Riverhead Social Security office?

The Riverhead, NY Social Security office phone number is (888) 397-9819 and its fax is (833) 950-2688. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the Riverhead Social Security office?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, according to SSA. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Where is the Social Security office in Riverhead?

526 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the Riverhead office?

SSA lists the Riverhead field office among those served by the Long Island Hearing Office (Long Island, NY). Its average processing time is about 9.8 months.

Do I need an appointment?

SSA says that if you need in-person help, you must make an appointment to visit a local office. Call the office or 1-800-772-1213 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday). Many services are also available online at ssa.gov.