HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Dr. Robert Carpenter data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dr. Robert Carpenter
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 3,000
- Submission date
- Oct 7, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Dr. Robert Carpenter, the covered entity (CE), reported that his practice was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,311 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, mailing addresses, dates of birth, Social Security Numbers, clinical diagnoses, and medical conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach incident, the CE implemented new administrative and technical safeguards ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dr. Robert Carpenter data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 7, 2018.
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 Dr. Robert Carpenter 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. Robert Carpenter.