HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Shelby Dermatology d.b.a Dermatologists of Birmingham data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Shelby Dermatology d.b.a Dermatologists of Birmingham
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 86,414
- Submission date
- May 2, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Shelby Dermatology d.b.a. Dermatologists of Birmingham, reported suspicious activity within its network environment that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 86,414 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic and clinical information. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards, and retrained workforce m...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Shelby Dermatology d.b.a Dermatologists of Birmingham data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 86,414 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 2, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Shelby Dermatology d.b.a Dermatologists of Birmingham legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Shelby Dermatology d.b.a Dermatologists of Birmingham.