HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Alexander J. Tikhtman, M.D. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alexander J. Tikhtman, M.D.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 2,376
- Submission date
- Oct 12, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), offices of Alexander J. Tikhtman, M.D., lost an unencrypted flash drive containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,376 individuals. The flash drive was not recovered. The ePHI included patient's names, treatment and diagnostic information, and in some instances, dates of birth and social security numbers. The CE provided breach notification to the affected individuals, HHS, and the media. It also established a dedicated call center for quest...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alexander J. Tikhtman, M.D. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,376 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 12, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Alexander J. Tikhtman, M.D. 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 Alexander J. Tikhtman, M.D..