HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition of Florida, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition of Florida, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 13,000
- Submission date
- Aug 24, 2015
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 25, 2015, the Tampa Police Department notified the covered entity (CE), Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition of Florida, P.A., that paper printouts from their facility were found during a criminal investigation. An employee of the CE removed appointment sheets containing the names, social security numbers, dates of birth, and account numbers of 13,000 patients from the premises without authorization. The CE provided breach notification to HHS and affected individuals and...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition of Florida, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 24, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition of Florida, P.A. 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 Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition of Florida, P.A..