Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at New York Psychiatric Services P.C. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About New York Psychiatric Services P.C.
New York Psychiatric Services, P.C. is a private psychiatric clinic based in New York City, with offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. The practice employs approximately 18 clinical psychiatrists, one clinical psychologist, and 39 psychotherapists, and specializes in treating conditions such as ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, insomnia, and related mental health concerns across all age groups. Because the clinic provides outpatient psychiatric and mental health services, its records are likely to include highly sensitive protected health information — making any unauthorized access to its systems a serious privacy concern for patients.
What Happened?
New York Psychiatric Services P.C. was listed in an HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report submitted on September 23rd, 2026. The filing identifies the incident as a Hacking/IT Incident involving a Network Server and reports that 777 individuals were affected. No business associate was involved. The specific types of data exposed have not been publicly disclosed by the organization, and no breach notification letter has been made available.
As of the research date, no public news coverage, ransomware group claims, or additional regulatory filings specific to this incident were found. The HHS OCR portal filing remains the only confirmed source for this breach.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: New York Psychiatric Services P.C.
- Industry: Healthcare Provider — Outpatient Psychiatric and Mental Health Services
- Location: New York, NY (offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens)
- Incident type: Hacking/IT Incident
- Date breach discovered: September 23rd, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: September 23rd, 2026
- Total persons affected: 777
- Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, Zocdoc — New York Psychiatric Services, P.C.
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from New York Psychiatric Services P.C. or believe your information may have been involved, there are several steps you can take right now. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name. Review your credit reports for any unfamiliar activity at AnnualCreditReport.com. Because this is a mental health provider, it is also wise to review any Explanation of Benefits statements from your health insurer and check your medical records for services you do not recognize. If you discover signs of identity theft or fraud, report it at IdentityTheft.gov, which can help you create a personalized recovery plan.
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.
