HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Pynenberg & Scheske DDS,SC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pynenberg & Scheske DDS,SC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 2,612
- Submission date
- Oct 20, 2022
- 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), Pynenberg & Scheske DDS, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 2,612 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, social security numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pynenberg & Scheske DDS,SC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,612 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 20, 2022.
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 Pynenberg & Scheske DDS,SC 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 Pynenberg & Scheske DDS,SC.