HHS OCR report · 2011
John T. Melvin, M.D.& Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- John T. Melvin, M.D.& Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,541
- Submission date
- Sep 14, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Medical records were stolen from an off-site storage facility of the covered entity (CE), John T. Melvin & Associates. The protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included names, dates of birth, social security numbers, claim information, diagnoses/conditions, medications, lab results, and other treatment information for approximately 2,541 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of OCR’s investigation the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the John T. Melvin, M.D.& Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,541 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 John T. Melvin, M.D.& Associates 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 John T. Melvin, M.D.& Associates.