Joseph J. Chappell, Jr., MD, P.A. d/b/a Tupelo Eye Clinic Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
July 27, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Joseph J. Chappell, Jr., MD, P.A. d/b/a Tupelo Eye Clinic data breach, a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive patient information that was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
According to the filing, the Joseph J. Chappell, Jr., MD, P.A. d/b/a Tupelo Eye Clinic data breach resulted from a hacking/IT incident involving a network server. The breach reportedly affected approximately 6,245 individuals.
Cybersecurity incidents involving healthcare providers may expose protected health information and other sensitive personal data, placing affected individuals at risk of identity theft, medical identity theft, insurance fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether Joseph J. Chappell, Jr., MD, P.A. d/b/a Tupelo Eye Clinic implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect patient information and whether this data security incident could have been prevented. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by the Joseph J. Chappell, Jr., MD, P.A. d/b/a Tupelo Eye Clinic data breach.
Ophthalmology practices maintain highly sensitive patient records that may include medical histories, insurance information, diagnostic records, and other personally identifiable information. Unauthorized access to these records may have significant privacy and financial consequences for affected individuals.
Consumers who received a notice regarding the Joseph J. Chappell, Jr., MD, P.A. d/b/a Tupelo Eye Clinic data breach or who believe their personal or medical information may have been compromised are encouraged to monitor healthcare records, explanation of benefits statements, financial accounts, and credit reports for suspicious activity.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Joseph J. Chappell, Jr., MD, P.A. d/b/a Tupelo Eye Clinic?
Joseph J. Chappell, Jr., MD, P.A. d/b/a Tupelo Eye Clinic provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care services.
Individuals affected by the Joseph J. Chappell, Jr., MD, P.A. d/b/a Tupelo Eye Clinic data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com