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Pediatric Otolaryngology Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Associates, P.A. data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Associates, P.A.
Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Associates, P.A. is a medical practice that has served children and adolescents since 1989. The practice specializes in diagnosing and treating ear, nose and throat (ENT) disorders, as well as conditions affecting the head and neck. Each physician is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology Surgery and has completed additional fellowship training in pediatric ENT.
The practice offers a range of services, including medical consultations, surgical interventions and ongoing support for children with chronic or complex ENT issues. Specialty areas include tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, ear tube placement, cochlear implants, airway reconstruction and treatment of chronic sinus problems. The practice emphasizes family-centered care and provides resources such as registration forms, surgery packets and post-operative instructions for patients and their families.
What Happened?
On Feb. 24, 2025, Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Associates, P.A. discovered unusual activity on its network. An investigation revealed that there was unauthorized access to certain information stored within the network between Feb. 19, 2025, and Feb. 24, 2025. As a result, a comprehensive review was conducted to determine the types of information that may have been affected and to whom it relates.
The breach affected 43,446 individuals in the United States.
Information Exposed:
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license or state ID number
- Financial account information
- Taxpayer ID number
- Digital signature
- Date of birth
- Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Medical diagnosis or treatment information
- Prescription information
- Date of service
- Patient ID number
- Provider name
- Medical record number
- Medicare/Medicaid number
- Health insurance information
- Health insurance claim number
- Health insurance policy number
- Treatment cost information
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Associates, P.A. about this data breach, there are several important steps you can take to protect yourself:
- Review your credit reports and account statements for any suspicious activity. You are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit bureaus: TransUnion, Experian and Equifax.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or a credit freeze on your credit file. A fraud alert is free and makes it harder for identity thieves to open accounts in your name. A credit freeze restricts access to your credit report and can be placed or lifted at no cost.
- Take advantage of the free credit monitoring and identity protection services being offered by the company. Details on how to enroll are included in the notice sent to affected individuals.
- Stay vigilant by monitoring explanation of benefits forms from your health insurer and report any errors or suspicious activity.
- Consider joining a class action lawsuit
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Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach understand their rights and explore options for seeking compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal or medical information was exposed in this data breach, you may be eligible to join a lawsuit and pursue compensation for any harm or inconvenience suffered. Lawyers are currently investigating claims on behalf of those affected.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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