HHS OCR report · 2018
Ruben U. Carvajal, MD data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ruben U. Carvajal, MD
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 3,775
- Submission date
- Jul 17, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized party accessed the covered entity’s (CE) electronic medical record (EMR) system containing the protected health information (PHI) of 3,775 patients. The CE reported that the PHI consisted of names, addresses, dates of birth, medical history, diagnosis/conditions, lab/test results, treatment information, medications, health insurance information, claims information and Medicare ID numbers, which is also a Medicare patient’s Social Security number. The CE provided breach notif...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ruben U. Carvajal, MD data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,775 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 17, 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: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record.
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 Ruben U. Carvajal, MD 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 Ruben U. Carvajal, MD.