HHS OCR report · 2015
Endocrinology Associates, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Endocrinology Associates, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,400
- Submission date
- Aug 14, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR opened an investigation of Endocrinology Associates, the covered entity (CE), after it reported that on June 15, 2015, and June 19, 2015, it discovered that an unauthorized individual had broken and removed the lock securing a portable on demand (POD) storage container that held the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,400 individuals. The PHI included individuals’ names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, lab results, diagnoses, and clinical information...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Endocrinology Associates, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,400 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 14, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Endocrinology Associates, Inc. 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 Endocrinology Associates, Inc..