HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Arizona Endocrinology Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arizona Endocrinology Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 74,122
- Submission date
- Apr 10, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Arizona Endocrinology Center, reported that a workforce member impermissibly accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 74,122 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, phone numbers, mailing addresses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE updated its policies and procedures and retrained all workforce members regarding safeguarding ePHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arizona Endocrinology Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 74,122 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 10, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Arizona Endocrinology Center 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 Arizona Endocrinology Center.