HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Politzer and Durocher, PLC d/b/a Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Politzer and Durocher, PLC d/b/a Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 24,996
- Submission date
- Apr 4, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 24,996 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, medication information, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Politzer and Durocher, PLC d/b/a Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 24,996 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 4, 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 Politzer and Durocher, PLC d/b/a Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee 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 Politzer and Durocher, PLC d/b/a Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee.