HHS OCR report ยท 2023
El Centro Del Barrio d/b/a CentroMed data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- El Centro Del Barrio d/b/a CentroMed
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 350,000
- Submission date
- Aug 11, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), El Centro Del Barrio, dba CentroMed, reported that it was the subject of a hacking/IT incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 350,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, techn...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by El Centro Del Barrio d/b/a CentroMed
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro Del Barrio d/b/a CentroMed | TX | Healthcare Provider | 400,000 | May 17, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the El Centro Del Barrio d/b/a CentroMed data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 350,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 11, 2023.
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 El Centro Del Barrio d/b/a CentroMed 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 El Centro Del Barrio d/b/a CentroMed.