HHS OCR report · 2024
Mary H. Makhlouf, DMD, MS, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mary H. Makhlouf, DMD, MS, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,797
- Submission date
- Mar 22, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Mary H. Makhlouf, DMD, MS, PA, learned that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,010 patients of the CE. The PHI demographic, clinical, and financial information. After conducting a review of this entity, OCR determined that Mary H. Makhlouf, DMD, MS, PA is not a “covered entity” as defined by regulations, and therefore we have no jurisdiction to investigate further.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mary H. Makhlouf, DMD, MS, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,797 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 22, 2024.
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 Mary H. Makhlouf, DMD, MS, PA 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 Mary H. Makhlouf, DMD, MS, PA.