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    DOCS Dermatology Group Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving DOCS Dermatology Group.
    • Discovered on November 27, 2025.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Address, Email Address, Phone Number, Treatment/Diagnosis Information, Prescription/Medication Information, Dates of Service, Provider Names, Medical Record Numbers, Patient Account Numbers, Medicare/Medicaid ID Numbers, Health Insurance Information, Medical Billing Information, Claims Information, SSN, Medical Information, Prescription/Medication Details, Medical Billing/Claims Information.
    • Affects individuals in: US, Ohio.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

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    Detailed summary

    Central States Dermatology Services, LLC, which does business as DOCS Dermatology Group, an Ohio-based dermatology healthcare network, announced a data incident detected on November 27, 2025. The breach involved unauthorized access to its network between approximately November 19 and November 27, 2025. The company publicly announced the incident on January 26, 2026, via a press release.

    The breach compromised sensitive personal and protected health information for an undetermined number of individuals. Data types potentially exposed include names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical information (treatment/diagnoses, prescription/medication details, dates of service, provider names, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, Medicare/Medicaid ID numbers), health insurance information, and medical billing/claims information. The exact number of affected individuals has not been released, and the impact varies by individual.

    More details may emerge as the situation develops, and official notifications to affected individuals may be ongoing.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Email Address
      Increases risk of phishing attacks and account takeovers
    • Phone Number
      May be used for SIM swapping or targeted scam calls
    • Treatment/Diagnosis Information
    • Prescription/Medication Information
    • Dates of Service
    • Provider Names
    • Medical Record Numbers
    • Patient Account Numbers
    • Medicare/Medicaid ID Numbers
    • Health Insurance Information
      Could be used for insurance fraud
    • Medical Billing Information
    • Claims Information
    • SSN
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Medical Information
    • Prescription/Medication Details
    • Medical Billing/Claims Information

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