HHS OCR report · 2023
Mountain Dermatology Specialists, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mountain Dermatology Specialists, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 2,705
- Submission date
- Dec 22, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Mountain Dermatology Specialists, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a hacking attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,705 patients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE updated policies ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mountain Dermatology Specialists, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,705 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 22, 2023.
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 Mountain Dermatology Specialists, 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 Mountain Dermatology Specialists, PC.