HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Leon A Cohen MM.,PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Leon A Cohen MM.,PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,122
- Submission date
- Dec 8, 2018
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Leon A. Cohen, MM, PA, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee improperly disposed of documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,122 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, clinical information, diagnoses, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Leon A Cohen MM.,PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,122 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 8, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Leon A Cohen MM.,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 Leon A Cohen MM.,PA.