HHS OCR report · 2021
Allergy Partners, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Allergy Partners, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 74,083
- Submission date
- Apr 23, 2021
- 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), Allergy Partners, PLLC, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 74,083 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, patient account numbers, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, and diagnoses, prescription information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Allergy Partners, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 74,083 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 23, 2021.
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 Allergy Partners, 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 Allergy Partners, PLLC.