HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Dr. Alexander J. Richardson, DPM data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dr. Alexander J. Richardson, DPM
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 11,651
- Submission date
- Sep 8, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Dr. Alexander J. Richardson, DPM, reported that its business associate experienced a cybersecurity attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 11,651 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to those affected.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dr. Alexander J. Richardson, DPM data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,651 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 8, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Dr. Alexander J. Richardson, DPM 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 Dr. Alexander J. Richardson, DPM.