Nephrology Associates Data Breach Compromises Personal and Medical Information - Claim Depot
Nephrology Associates, a kidney care practice in Bridgeport, Connecticut, disclosed a ransomware attack on September 8, 2026, that compromised personal and medical data of patients and employees.
The company reported the incident to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on November 10, 2026, and posted a notice on its website. Nephrology Associates engaged independent cybersecurity forensic experts to investigate the incident, which determined that files stored on the affected server were accessible to the unauthorized party.
The company noted that the incident did not affect its electronic health record system. The types of information that may have been exposed include names, Social Security numbers, government-issued identification numbers, health and medical information, health insurance details, and other payment information.
Response Measures
Nephrology Associates is offering complimentary access to Experian IdentityWorks for 24 months. Enrollment must be completed by February 28, 2027.
For questions about the incident or assistance with identity restoration, affected individuals can contact Nephrology Associates' dedicated and confidential call center at 1-833-918-5105.
Support Available
The call center is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding major U.S. holidays. The response line will remain available for 90 days from the date of the notification letter.
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