HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Roy Varughese, M.D. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Roy Varughese, M.D.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,916
- Submission date
- Dec 1, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Roy Varughese, M.D., the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information of 2,916 individuals. The CE subsequently provided documentation notifying OCR that it was no longer a business entity. OCR then determined that it has no jurisdiction to investigate further.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Roy Varughese, M.D. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,916 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 1, 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: Email.
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 Roy Varughese, 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 Roy Varughese, M.D..