HHS OCR report · 2022
Dr. Manaf Ahmad data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dr. Manaf Ahmad
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 3,717
- Submission date
- Jul 26, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Dr. Manaf Ahmad, reported that he was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 3,717 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, health insurance information, financial information, medications, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dr. Manaf Ahmad data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,717 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 26, 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: Email.
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. Manaf Ahmad 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. Manaf Ahmad.