HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 36,275
- Submission date
- May 26, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants, reported that its business associate (BA) suffered two cyber-attack which affected the protected health information (PHI) of 36,275 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, treatment information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring ser...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 36,275 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 26, 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 Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants, 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 Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants, PC.