HHS OCR report · 2021
Colorado Retina Associates, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Colorado Retina Associates, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 26,609
- Submission date
- Mar 12, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Colorado Retina Associates, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 26,609 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. I...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Colorado Retina Associates, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 26,609 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 12, 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: Email.
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 Colorado Retina Associates, P.C. 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 Colorado Retina Associates, P.C..