HHS OCR report · 2021
Skin Care Specialty Physicians data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Skin Care Specialty Physicians
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 1,553
- Submission date
- Dec 21, 2021
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Skin Care Specialty Physicians, reported that a work bag containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,553 individuals was stolen from an employee’s car. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, phone numbers, and other clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards and sanctioned the employee responsible for the breach. The CE also prov...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Skin Care Specialty Physicians
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Care Specialty Physicians | MD | Healthcare Provider | 1,038 | Jun 19, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Skin Care Specialty Physicians data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,553 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 21, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Skin Care Specialty Physicians 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 Skin Care Specialty Physicians.