HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Essen Medical Associates, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Essen Medical Associates, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 904,672
- Submission date
- May 16, 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), Essen Medical Associates, P.C., reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 904,672 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Essen Medical Associates, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 904,672 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 16, 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 Essen Medical Associates, P.C. 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 Essen Medical Associates, P.C..