HHS OCR report · 2018
Central Colorado Dermatology, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Central Colorado Dermatology, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 4,065
- Submission date
- Aug 3, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Central Colorado Dermatology, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack involving ransomware which affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,065 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also offer...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Central Colorado Dermatology, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,065 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 3, 2018.
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 Central Colorado Dermatology, PC 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 Central Colorado Dermatology, PC.