✅ Official notice on file. Michael R. Schwartz, MD, FACS filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Oct 23, 2025. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
Michael R. Schwartz, MD, FACS reported a data breach caused by unauthorized access to its computer network. The information involved includes Social Security number, financial account / bank info, payment card, medical information, phone number, home address.
Key facts
| Unauthorized access | Jan 20, 2025 – Aug 26, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Discovered | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Incident type | Network intrusion |
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Financial account / bank info, Payment card, Medical information, Phone number, Home address |
| Letter sent | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Reported to California AG | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Company helpline | 1-833-918-8973 |
Free credit monitoring
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What to do now
- Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and request an IRS Identity Protection PIN at irs.gov to block fraudulent tax returns in your name.
- Call your bank, ask about extra monitoring or a new account number, and review statements for small unknown charges.
- Ask your card issuer to replace the card and review recent transactions; card fraud is usually refunded if reported quickly.
- Review the Explanation of Benefits statements from your insurer for services you never received.
- Be wary of calls or texts that mention this incident and ask for codes or payment.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the Michael R. Schwartz, MD, FACS helpline at 1-833-918-8973 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Jan 20, 2025 — Unauthorized access begins
- Aug 25, 2025 — Michael R. Schwartz, MD, FACS discovers the incident
- Oct 23, 2025 — Notification letters sent
- Oct 23, 2025 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Michael R. Schwartz, MD, FACS to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Michael R. Schwartz, MD, FACS. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.