HHS OCR report · 2021
Gregory P. Vannucci DDS data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Gregory P. Vannucci DDS
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 26,144
- Submission date
- Aug 20, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Gregory P. Vannucci DDS, experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 26,144 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dental treatment information, and Social Security numbers. During OCR’s investigation, the CE ceased operations and as a result, the investigation was closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Gregory P. Vannucci DDS data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 26,144 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 20, 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: 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 Gregory P. Vannucci DDS 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 Gregory P. Vannucci DDS.