HHS OCR report ยท 2018
David G. Simon, DMD, PA, d/b/a Simon Orthodontics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- David G. Simon, DMD, PA, d/b/a Simon Orthodontics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 15,129
- Submission date
- Aug 31, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
David G. Simon, DMD, PA, dba Simon Orthodontics, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack involving ransomware which affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 15,129 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, claims data, financial information, and clinical information. During the course of our investigation the CE was purchased by another company; and as a result, the entity no longer met the definition of a covered entity and OCR no...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the David G. Simon, DMD, PA, d/b/a Simon Orthodontics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,129 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 31, 2018.
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 David G. Simon, DMD, PA, d/b/a Simon Orthodontics 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 David G. Simon, DMD, PA, d/b/a Simon Orthodontics.