HHS OCR report · 2017
ABCD Pediatrics, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- ABCD Pediatrics, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 55,447
- Submission date
- Mar 26, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
ABCD Pediatrics, P.A., the covered entity (CE) reported that its electronic health records system was hacked and ransomware began encrypting protected health information (PHI) stored on its servers. The PHI included patient names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license information, diagnoses, medical conditions, lab results, medications, other treatments, and claims information. Approximately 55,447 individuals were affected by the breach. The CE took several c...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the ABCD Pediatrics, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 55,447 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 26, 2017.
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 ABCD Pediatrics, P.A. 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 ABCD Pediatrics, P.A..