HHS OCR report ยท 2018
The Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Specialists data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Specialists
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nevada
- Individuals affected
- 1,021
- Submission date
- Jan 18, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A former physician employee of covered entity (CE), Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Specialists, a Nevada facility that closed in January 2016, impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of patients after leaving the practice. The breach affected approximately 1,021 individuals and included full names, addresses, dates of birth, patient ID numbers, insurance information, diagnosis/conditions, lab results, and medications. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Specialists data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,021 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 18, 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: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Laptop.
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 Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Specialists 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 Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Specialists.