HHS OCR report · 2014
Abrham Tekola, M.D.,INC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Abrham Tekola, M.D.,INC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 5,471
- Submission date
- Jun 20, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Two unencrypted desktop computers and one unencrypted laptop computer were stolen during a burglary. The breach affected 5,471 individuals and the types of protected health information (PHI) involved included patients’ names, social security numbers, addresses, dates of births, and medical information. Upon learning of the theft, the covered entity (CE) hired a legal firm to assist with responding and notifying all individuals affected. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Abrham Tekola, M.D.,INC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,471 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 20, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Abrham Tekola, M.D.,INC 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 Abrham Tekola, M.D.,INC.