HHS OCR report · 2022
Priti Patel Physician PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Priti Patel Physician PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 6,877
- Submission date
- Aug 14, 2022
- 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), Priti Patel, Physician PC, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 6,877 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and s...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Priti Patel Physician PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,877 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 14, 2022.
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 Priti Patel Physician 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 Priti Patel Physician PC.