HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Appalachian Gastroenterology, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Appalachian Gastroenterology, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 11,000
- Submission date
- Dec 10, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR learned after opening the case that the organization is not a covered entity.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Appalachian Gastroenterology, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 10, 2016.
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 Appalachian Gastroenterology, P.A. 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 Appalachian Gastroenterology, P.A..