HHS OCR report · 2017
Princeton Pain Management data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Princeton Pain Management
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 4,668
- Submission date
- Jan 27, 2017
- 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), Princeton Pain Management, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 4,668 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Princeton Pain Management data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,668 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 27, 2017.
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 Princeton Pain Management 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 Princeton Pain Management.