HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Leo Edwards, Jr., M.D. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Leo Edwards, Jr., M.D.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 19,564
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized user obtained remote access to the computer system of Leo Edwards, Jr. M.D., the covered entity (CE). The protected health information (PHI) potentially affected included the names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and medical information for approximately 19,564 individuals. As a result of the breach, the CE improved its security posture, updated its policies and procedures, and trained its workforce members on better practices to protect patient informatio...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Leo Edwards, Jr., M.D. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,564 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2017.
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 Leo Edwards, Jr., M.D. 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 Leo Edwards, Jr., M.D..