Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Carolina Internal Medicine. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Carolina Internal Medicine
Multiple healthcare practices operate under variations of the name “Carolina Internal Medicine.” One is Carolina Internal Medicine Associates, an independent physician-owned practice providing comprehensive adult primary care in Asheville and Clyde, North Carolina. Another is Carolina Internal Medicine in Greenville, South Carolina, operating as part of the Prisma Health system. A third is Carolina Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The specific entity that filed this breach report with the Vermont Attorney General could not be conclusively determined from available sources.
What Happened?
Carolina Internal Medicine was listed in a Vermont Attorney General breach report summary dated August 21st, 2026. The filing identifies the organization as a Health Care entity and states that Social Security Numbers were among the categories of information involved in the breach. The report does not specify an incident type, the total number of persons affected, or any additional details about how the breach occurred. No breach notification letter, HHS Office for Civil Rights portal listing, or news reporting specifically tied to this organization and this incident was found in available sources. The Vermont Attorney General’s office stopped posting PDF breach notice files as of April 2026 and now provides them only upon email request.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Carolina Internal Medicine
- Industry: Health Care
- Location: Likely North Carolina or South Carolina (specific entity not conclusively identified)
- Date breach discovered: August 21st, 2026
- Social Security Numbers: Confirmed exposed
- Source: Vermont Attorney General breach report summary; Carolina Internal Medicine Associates; Prisma Health – Carolina Internal Medicine
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Carolina Internal Medicine, you should act promptly to protect yourself. Because Social Security Numbers were involved, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with each of the three major credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Monitor your credit reports regularly through AnnualCreditReport.com, and watch your financial accounts for any unfamiliar activity. If you believe your information has already been misused, you can report it and get a personalized recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov. Given that this is a health care organization, it is also a good idea to review any Explanation of Benefits statements from your insurer and request copies of your medical records to check for errors or unfamiliar treatments.
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.
