Valley Kidney Specialists Data Breach Compromises Medical Records

Valley Kidney Specialists, P.C., a nephrology practice in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, disclosed a data breach involving a network intrusion that may have exposed patients' personal and health information.

On June 11, 2026, Valley Kidney Specialists became aware of unauthorized activity on its network. Upon discovery, Valley Kidney Specialists took steps to secure its network and engaged a team of third-party specialists to assist with determining the full nature and scope of the event.

The investigation determined that an unauthorized third party accessed certain files stored on the company's network on June 11, 2026. The investigation into the full scope of the incident remains ongoing.

The personally identifiable information that may have been exposed includes patient names, addresses, Social Security numbers and dates of birth.

The protected health information that may have been exposed includes dates of service and treatment, medical insurance information, medical record numbers and diagnosis information.

The company posted a notice on its website dated July 28, 2026, and issued a public media advisory about the incident on July 31, 2026.

Valley Kidney Specialists' response to the breach

Valley Kidney Specialists has established dedicated toll-free phone lines for individuals who have questions or concerns about the incident. The company's media advisory lists a hotline number of 1-833-851-9523, while the website notice provides a separate assistance line at 1-833-851-1952. Both lines are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, excluding U.S. holidays.

The company encouraged individuals to remain vigilant and monitor their account statements and Explanation of Benefits forms for any suspicious activity or errors.