HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Vitreo-Retinal Medical Group, Inc. d/b/a Retinal Consultants Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Vitreo-Retinal Medical Group, Inc. d/b/a Retinal Consultants Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 11,603
- Submission date
- Nov 9, 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), Vitreo-Retinal Medical Group dba Retinal Consultants Medical Group, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 11,603 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, financial and claims information, diagnoses, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Vitreo-Retinal Medical Group, Inc. d/b/a Retinal Consultants Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,603 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 9, 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 Vitreo-Retinal Medical Group, Inc. d/b/a Retinal Consultants Medical Group 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 Vitreo-Retinal Medical Group, Inc. d/b/a Retinal Consultants Medical Group.