HHS OCR report · 2021
Francisco J. Pabalan MD, INC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Francisco J. Pabalan MD, INC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 50,000
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 2021
- 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), Francisco J. Pabalan, M.D., reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 50,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Francisco J. Pabalan MD, INC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 50,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 2021.
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 Francisco J. Pabalan MD, 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 Francisco J. Pabalan MD, INC.