HHS OCR report · 2023
Retina Group of Washington, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Retina Group of Washington, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 455,935
- Submission date
- Dec 22, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Retina Group of Washington, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 455,935 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, and treatment and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Retina Group of Washington, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 455,935 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 22, 2023.
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 Retina Group of Washington, 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 Retina Group of Washington, PLLC.