HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Mountain View Family Practice, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mountain View Family Practice, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 5,139
- Submission date
- Aug 31, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Mountain View Family Practice, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,139 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and claims and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring service...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mountain View Family Practice, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,139 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 31, 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: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Mountain View Family Practice, 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 Mountain View Family Practice, PC.