HHS OCR report · 2020
Total Urology Care of New York PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Total Urology Care of New York PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 17,000
- Submission date
- Sep 10, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Total Urology Care of New York, PLLC, reported that a staff member impermissibly downloaded the protected health information (PHI) of 17,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, address, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, financial and claims information, lab results, medications prescribed, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Following the breach, the CE impleme...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Total Urology Care of New York PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 10, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: 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 Total Urology Care of New York PLLC 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 Total Urology Care of New York PLLC.