HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Medical Eye Services, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Medical Eye Services, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 377,931
- Submission date
- Nov 14, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Medical Eye Services, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 377,931 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, claims and health insurance information, 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 com...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Medical Eye Services, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 377,931 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 14, 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 Medical Eye Services, Inc. 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 Medical Eye Services, Inc..