HHS OCR report · 2018
Esther V. Rettig, M.D., P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Esther V. Rettig, M.D., P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 12,974
- Submission date
- Mar 1, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Esther V. Rettig, M.D., P.A., the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme affecting approximately 13,500 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, claims information, clinical information, lab results, diagnoses/conditions and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and local law enforceme...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Esther V. Rettig, M.D., P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,974 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 1, 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: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, 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 Esther V. Rettig, M.D., 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 Esther V. Rettig, M.D., P.A..