HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Gary W Peer MD data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Gary W Peer MD
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 3,400
- Submission date
- Apr 18, 2019
- 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), Gary W. Peer, MD, reported that his practice was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting approximately 3,400 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and offered complimentary credit monitoring services. The CE also established a toll-free n...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Gary W Peer MD data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,400 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 18, 2019.
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 Gary W Peer MD 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 Gary W Peer MD.