Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Associated Endocrinologists. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Associated Endocrinologists
Associated Endocrinologists, P.C. is a consultative endocrinology practice that has been operating since 1984, with offices in Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield, Michigan. It is one of the largest endocrine practices in the Midwest, with approximately 10 to 11 board-certified physicians specializing in disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands, as well as osteoporosis and diabetes. Because the practice provides direct patient care and handles medical records, the data involved in a breach at this type of organization can be particularly sensitive.
What Happened?
Associated Endocrinologists was listed in a HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report filed on July 29th, 2026. The report classifies the incident as a Hacking/IT Incident affecting a network server, with 4,979 individuals affected and no business associate involvement. The compromised data types were not specified in the filing or in any other available source.
Separately, the ransomware group RansomHouse publicly claimed responsibility for an attack against Associated Endocrinologists on its leak site, with the claim discovered on February 6th, 2026, according to Ransomware.live. The group alleged an attack date of January 31st, 2025, and threatened to release patient data. These are attacker-side allegations from a leak site and have not been confirmed by Associated Endocrinologists or any regulator as a ransomware or extortion event. Security reporting outlet DeXpose also covered the RansomHouse claim. The gap between the group’s alleged attack date of January 31st, 2025, and the HHS filing date of July 29th, 2026, is notable but is not explained by any available source. No breach notification letter or public statement from Associated Endocrinologists describing the nature of the attack or what information was affected has been located.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Associated Endocrinologists, P.C.
- Industry: Healthcare Provider – Endocrinology
- Location: Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield, Michigan
- Incident type: Hacking/IT Incident (Network Server)
- Date breach discovered: July 29th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: July 29th, 2026 (HHS submission date)
- Total persons affected: 4,979
- Litigation status: No class action lawsuits or litigation related to this breach were found as of the research date
- Source: HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report; Ransomware.live; DeXpose
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Associated Endocrinologists, review it carefully for any guidance the practice provides. Because the specific data types involved in this incident have not been publicly identified, it is prudent to take broad protective steps: place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus, monitor your financial accounts and credit reports regularly, and request your free annual credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. If you believe any personal information may have been misused, you can report it and get a personalized recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov. Because this is a medical practice, it is also worth reviewing any Explanation of Benefits statements from your health insurer and checking your medical records for services you did not receive.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
