HHS OCR report · 2016
Professional Dermatology Care, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Professional Dermatology Care, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 13,237
- Submission date
- Aug 9, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity’s (CE) staff discovered that its electronic medical records system was compromised when they could no longer access patient records. The incident affected approximately 13,237 individuals and involved demographic and financial information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the incident, the CE conducted an internal investigation and improved its safeguards and encryption methods. OCR obtained assurances that the C...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Professional Dermatology Care, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,237 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 9, 2016.
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 Professional Dermatology Care, P.C. 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 Professional Dermatology Care, P.C..