Every SSA Office in Nevada: Addresses, Phone Numbers, and Which One Handles Your Claim
A Nevada disability claim passes through up to three different SSA institutions — the field office where it starts, the state Disability Determination Services that makes the medical decision, and (for most claimants) a hearing office where it's ultimately won or lost. People routinely call the wrong one. Here's every office, what each actually does, and the fastest way to get what you need from them.
Nevada's SSA Field Offices
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 1250 S. Buffalo Dr., Suite 150, Las Vegas, NV 89117 | (866) 704-4859 |
| Henderson | 10416 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, NV 89052 | (855) 207-7084 |
| North Las Vegas | 4340 Simmons St., North Las Vegas, NV 89032 | (866) 614-9667 |
| Reno | 1170 Harvard Way, Reno, NV 89502 | (888) 808-5481 |
Rural Nevada (Carson City, Elko, and surrounding counties) is served through SSA resident stations and the Reno office's coverage area — find your assigned office by ZIP at ssa.gov/locator or (800) 772-1213. Addresses and hours change; verify at ssa.gov before visiting, and book an appointment rather than walking in.
What Each Institution Actually Does
Takes applications, verifies identity and work credits, checks whether your earnings are under the SGA limit, handles benefit payments and overpayment issues after approval. It makes no medical decisions. You can skip it almost entirely by applying online at ssa.gov/apply.
The state agency (under Nevada's rehabilitation division) whose examiners and medical consultants review your records, order consultative exams, and issue the initial and reconsideration decisions. When "the SSA" asks for forms or schedules you for an exam mid-claim, it's usually DDS. Respond fast — missed DDS deadlines and skipped exams are among Nevada's most common denial reasons.
Administrative law judges hear appeals after two denials. Clark County claims go to the Las Vegas OHO (~11-month wait, ~45% approval); everything north goes to the Reno OHO.
Which Office Do I Contact For...
| You need to... | Go to |
|---|---|
| Apply for SSDI/SSI | Online at ssa.gov/apply (or field office by appointment) |
| Check application status | ssa.gov/myaccount, or the field office handling your claim |
| Submit medical records mid-review | DDS (address on their request letters) |
| File an appeal after denial | Online at ssa.gov — fastest, timestamped immediately |
| Ask about your hearing date | The OHO on your Notice of Hearing (Las Vegas or Reno) |
| Report a change of address / bank | ssa.gov/myaccount or your field office |
Three Practical Tips Nevadans Learn the Hard Way
- Never rely on a phone promise. If a field office tells you something meaningful about your claim, ask for it in writing or note the date, time, and representative's name. Claims turn on paper.
- File appeals online, not at the counter. The 60-day deadline is unforgiving, counter waits are long, and the online portal timestamps instantly.
- Keep your address current everywhere. DDS exam notices and hearing notices go to the address on file — a missed consultative exam because of a move is a routine, entirely avoidable denial.
Don't navigate three agencies alone
A licensed Nevada disability attorney deals with the field office, DDS, and the hearing office for you — on contingency, no fee unless you win.
Get My Free Case Review →This article is general information, not legal advice. Office addresses, phones, and hours change — verify at ssa.gov/locator before visiting. NevadaAttorneyFinder is a directory, not a law firm. To verify any Nevada attorney's license, contact the State Bar of Nevada at (702) 382-2200.