HHS OCR report · 2024
Affiliated Dermatologists and Dermatologic Surgeons, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Affiliated Dermatologists and Dermatologic Surgeons, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 373,680
- Submission date
- May 3, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Affiliated Dermatologists and Dermatologic Surgeons, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 373,680 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, health insurance and claims information, passport numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Affiliated Dermatologists and Dermatologic Surgeons, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 373,680 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 3, 2024.
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 Affiliated Dermatologists and Dermatologic Surgeons, 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 Affiliated Dermatologists and Dermatologic Surgeons, P.A..