HHS OCR report · 2014
Lewis J. Sims, DPM, PC dba Sims and Associates Podiatry data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lewis J. Sims, DPM, PC dba Sims and Associates Podiatry
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 6,475
- Submission date
- Feb 12, 2014
- Type of breach
- Other, Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Three laptop computers belonging to the covered entity (CE), Sims & Podiatry Associates’, were stolen from its office. The laptops were unencrypted and contained electronic protected health information (ePHI) that included 6,474 patients’ addresses, zip codes, dates of birth and vascular test results. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE installed new locks on all its doors and an alarm security system wi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lewis J. Sims, DPM, PC dba Sims and Associates Podiatry data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,475 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 12, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, Theft, with the breached information located in: 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 Lewis J. Sims, DPM, PC dba Sims and Associates Podiatry 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 Lewis J. Sims, DPM, PC dba Sims and Associates Podiatry.