HHS OCR report ยท 2016
The Vein Doctor data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Vein Doctor
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 3,000
- Submission date
- Jun 3, 2016
- 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 Vein Doctor, the covered entity (CE), reported a breach incident. While attempting to follow up on the breach report, OCR discovered that The Vein Doctor had ceased operations and closed its business. This was verified with the State of Missouri. As of result, the case was closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Vein Doctor data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 3, 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: 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 The Vein Doctor 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 The Vein Doctor.