HHS OCR report ยท 2022
The Art & Science of Dermatology, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Art & Science of Dermatology, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 4,500
- Submission date
- Feb 25, 2022
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Art & Science of Dermatology, reported that a desktop server containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,500 individuals was missing and may have been accessed by an unauthorized individual. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Soon after the breach occurred, the CE notified OCR that they were no longer in business and the inve...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Art & Science of Dermatology, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 25, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 The Art & Science of Dermatology, 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 The Art & Science of Dermatology, P.C..