Clinton Township, MI – Central States Dermatology Services, LLC (“DOCS”) announces a data incident that impacted some protected health information stored on its network.

On or about November 27, 2025, DOCS identified suspicious activity in its network and immediately began an investigation with the assistance of third-party specialists.  The investigation determined that certain DOCS information was accessed without authorization between approximately November 19 and November 27, 2025. Therefore, DOCS is working with third-party data specialists to conduct a review of the impacted data to determine the type of information contained therein and to whom the information relates.  While the review is ongoing, the type of information potentially impacted, which varies by individual, may include first and last name and one or more of the following: address, email address, phone number, date of birth, Social Security number, treatment/diagnosis information, prescription/medication information, dates of service, provider name, medical record number, patient account number, Medicare/Medicaid ID number, health insurance information, and/or medical billing/claims information. In response to this incident, DOCS is working with third-party specialists to investigate and implement additional security precautions. DOCS also notified law enforcement and is reviewing its policies and procedures related to data protection. DOCS has no reason to believe any information has been misused as a result of this incident. If you have questions about this incident, please call 513-813-1488. DOCS can also be reached in writing at 9987 Carver Rd, Suite 250, Blue Ash, OH 45242.  Individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing credit reports/account statements and explanation of benefits forms for suspicious activity and to detect errors. Individuals may also place a fraud alert or credit freeze by contacting the credit reporting agencies: TransUnion 1-800-680-7289, P.O. Box 2000 Chester, PA 19016, transunion.com; Experian 1-888-397-3742, P.O. Box 9554 Allen, TX 75013, experian.com; Equifax 1-888-298-0045, P.O. Box 105069 Atlanta, GA 30348, equifax.com. Individuals can further educate themselves regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and steps to protect their personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), or their state Attorney General. The FTC may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.

/PRNewswire — Jan. 26, 2026/

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