HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Aesthetic Dermatology Associates, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aesthetic Dermatology Associates, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 33,793
- Submission date
- Oct 10, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Aesthetic Dermatology Associates, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a hacking attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 33,793 individuals. The PHI involved included patient names, dates of birth, addresses, diagnoses, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its sensitive data...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Aesthetic Dermatology Associates, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 33,793 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 10, 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: 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 Aesthetic Dermatology Associates, PC 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 Aesthetic Dermatology Associates, PC.