HHS OCR report · 2021
Metro Infectious Disease Consultants data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Metro Infectious Disease Consultants
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 171,740
- Submission date
- Aug 16, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 171,740 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Metro Infectious Disease Consultants data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 171,740 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 16, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Metro Infectious Disease Consultants 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 Metro Infectious Disease Consultants.