HHS OCR report · 2016
Dr. Dennis T. Myers, D.D.S., P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dr. Dennis T. Myers, D.D.S., P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 3,364
- Submission date
- Oct 24, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Dr. Dennis T. Myers, D.D.S., P.A, the covered entity (CE), reported that on August 26, 2016, it discovered that it was the victim of a ransomware attack on its electronic protected health information (ePHI), affecting 3,364 individuals. The CE notified OCR that its owner passed away on June 3, 2018. OCR confirmed this, and discovered that the CE had been a solo practitioner and was in the process of closing, due to the owner’s passing. Therefore, OCR decided not to further investigate this b...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dr. Dennis T. Myers, D.D.S., P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,364 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 24, 2016.
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 Dr. Dennis T. Myers, D.D.S., P.A. 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 Dr. Dennis T. Myers, D.D.S., P.A..