HHS OCR report ยท 2011
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 2,200
- Submission date
- Oct 7, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, P.C., of Concord, Mass., (APDerm) has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules with the Department of Health and Human Services, agreeing to a $150,000 payment. APDerm will also be required to implement a corrective action plan to correct deficiencies in its HIPAA compliance program. APDerm is a private practice that delivers dermatology ser...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 7, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other, 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 Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, PC 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 Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, PC.