HHS OCR report · 2018
New York Oncology Hematology, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New York Oncology Hematology, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 128,400
- Submission date
- Nov 16, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), New York Oncology Hematology, P.C., reported that numerous employees of it and its business associate (BA) were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 128,400 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, email addresses, health insurance information, diagnoses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New York Oncology Hematology, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 128,400 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 16, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 New York Oncology Hematology, 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 New York Oncology Hematology, P.C..