HHS OCR report · 2023
Albany ENT & Allergy Services, PC. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Albany ENT & Allergy Services, PC.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 224,486
- Submission date
- May 25, 2023
- 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), Albany ENT & Allergy Services, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 224,486 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Albany ENT & Allergy Services, PC. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 224,486 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 25, 2023.
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 Albany ENT & Allergy Services, PC. 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 Albany ENT & Allergy Services, PC..