HHS OCR report · 2019
Starling Physicians, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Starling Physicians, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 977
- Submission date
- Nov 11, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Starling Physicians, P.C., the covered entity (CE), reported that several workforce members were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 977 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims information, financial information, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Complimen...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Starling Physicians, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 977 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 11, 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: 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 Starling Physicians, 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 Starling Physicians, P.C..