HHS OCR report ยท 2018
James R. Etzkorn, MD data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- James R. Etzkorn, MD
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 6,845
- Submission date
- Nov 9, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The medical practice of James R. Etzkorn, M.D., a covered entity (CE), suffered a ransomware attack beginning September 5, 2018, causing the attacker to potentially have access to billing records for 6,845 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS. On November 13-19, 2018, when the CE provided individual notification regarding the event, it inadvertently addressed the notification letters to the wrong affected individuals, resulting in a second breach affecting the same 6,845 i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by James R. Etzkorn, MD
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James R. Etzkorn, MD | MO | Healthcare Provider | 6,845 | Nov 19, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the James R. Etzkorn, MD data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,845 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 9, 2018.
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 James R. Etzkorn, MD 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 James R. Etzkorn, MD.