HHS OCR report · 2020
Brandywine Urology Consultants, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Brandywine Urology Consultants, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Delaware
- Individuals affected
- 131,825
- Submission date
- Mar 27, 2020
- 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), Brandywine Urology Consultants, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 131,825 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, birthdates, claims and financial information, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Brandywine Urology Consultants, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 131,825 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 27, 2020.
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 Brandywine Urology Consultants, PA 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 Brandywine Urology Consultants, PA.