HHS OCR report · 2019
PediHealth, PLLC, dba Children's Choice Pediatrics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- PediHealth, PLLC, dba Children's Choice Pediatrics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 12,689
- Submission date
- Dec 20, 2019
- 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), PediHealth dba Children’s Choice Pediatrics, reported that it was the target of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 12,689 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technica...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the PediHealth, PLLC, dba Children's Choice Pediatrics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,689 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2019.
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 PediHealth, PLLC, dba Children's Choice Pediatrics 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 PediHealth, PLLC, dba Children's Choice Pediatrics.