HHS OCR report · 2019
Associates in Dermatology, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Associates in Dermatology, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 9,020
- Submission date
- Jul 16, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Associates in Dermatology, PLLC, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing schemed that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 9,020 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, financial data, treatment information, medications prescribed, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. I...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Associates in Dermatology, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,020 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 16, 2019.
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 Associates in Dermatology, PLLC 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 Associates in Dermatology, PLLC.