Centric Health Data Breach Impacts 6,855 Patients

On Dec. 10, 2025, Centric Health, a multi-specialty healthcare provider based in Bakersfield, California, reported a data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

According to the HHS disclosure, the breach affected a total of 6,855 individuals in the United States.

The incident involved unauthorized access to sensitive data, including both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI).

The types of information exposed could potentially include names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical records, treatment information, and insurance details.

The breach may have resulted from a cyberattack or unauthorized system access, but further technical details have not been released. The exposure of both PII and PHI raises the risk of identity theft, medical fraud, and other forms of misuse.

Centric Health's response

Those impacted should receive a letter outlining the nature of the breach, the types of information involved, and recommended steps to protect themselves.

While specific resources have not been publicly detailed, individuals whose information was exposed are strongly encouraged to:

• Review any correspondence from Centric Health carefully for instructions and support resources
• Monitor their credit reports and financial accounts for suspicious activity
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus
• Watch for potential phishing attempts or scams referencing the breach
• Contact Centric Health directly for further information or assistance