HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Michael Amaro, MD, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Michael Amaro, MD, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Aug 8, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Other, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Michael Amaro, MD, PA, reported that an employee(s) diverted funds using the protected health information of 85 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, claims information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and local law enforcement. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the involved employee(s) and implemented additional administrative safeguards to prevent future incidents of this nature. OC...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Michael Amaro, MD, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 8, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Other, 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 Michael Amaro, MD, 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 Michael Amaro, MD, PA.