HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Gastroenterology Consultants, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Gastroenterology Consultants, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 161,698
- Submission date
- Mar 19, 2021
- 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), Gastroenterology Consultants, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 161,698 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE strengthened its administrative and technical safeguards. OCR pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Gastroenterology Consultants, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 161,698 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 19, 2021.
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 Gastroenterology Consultants, PA 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 Gastroenterology Consultants, PA.