HHS OCR report · 2022
Doctors' Center Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Doctors' Center Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- State not reported
- Individuals affected
- 762,364
- Submission date
- Nov 9, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Doctors’ Center Hospital de Puerto Rico, the covered entity (CE) reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected heath information (PHI) of 762,364 individuals. The PHI involved in the incident included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Doctors' Center Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 762,364 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 9, 2022.
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 Doctors' Center Hospital 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 Doctors' Center Hospital.