Privacy Policy

Notice of Privacy Practices

BACKGROUND

We at Chadha & Co. Dental – Rockville, LLC (“we,” “our,” “us”, the “Practice”) are dedicated to protecting your privacy. Like all other medical and dental practices, we are required by applicable federal and state laws to maintain privacy of your health information. We are also required to provide you with this notice (“Notice”) about our privacy practices, our legal duties, and how your health information may be handled in accordance with HIPAA. This law protects information about you that identifies you as a patient ("PHI").

This Notice describes the privacy practices followed by the Practice and its employees. We are required to abide by it and may update it at any time.

Understanding Your Health Record & Health Information

We collect and maintain oral, written, and electronic records to administer our Practice and provide care. Each visit creates a record that may include symptoms, exam results, diagnoses, treatment, and future care plans.

This record serves as:

• A basis for planning your care and treatment
• A communication tool among providers
• A legal document of services provided
• Verification for billing
• A training and quality improvement resource
• A way to manage operations and patient communication

Understanding your record helps ensure accuracy and supports informed decisions.

Our Responsibilities

The Practice maintains safeguards to protect your medical information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR PHI

For Treatment

We use your PHI to provide, coordinate, and manage your care. This may include sharing information with other providers.

For Payment

We may use and disclose PHI to bill and collect payment from you or third parties such as insurance providers.

For Healthcare Operations

We use PHI to improve services, train staff, conduct audits, and manage operations.

Additional Uses

• Appointment reminders via phone, email, or text
• Health-related services and treatment options
• Administrative and billing activities
• Quality improvement and compliance

Your Authorization

You may authorize us to use or disclose your PHI beyond this Notice. You may revoke authorization at any time.

Uses Requiring Opportunity to Agree or Object

We may share information with family or others involved in your care unless you object.

Other Permitted Disclosures

We may disclose PHI without authorization when required by law or for public health, safety, or government purposes.

Special Protections

Certain sensitive information such as mental health, genetic data, or substance use records may have additional protections.

YOUR RIGHTS

Request Restrictions

You may request limits on how your PHI is used or shared. We may not always be required to agree.

Confidential Communications

You may request alternative communication methods or locations.

Access and Copies

You have the right to inspect and obtain copies of your PHI. Fees may apply.

Amendments

You may request corrections to your record if information is inaccurate or incomplete.

Accounting of Disclosures

You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI.

Breach Notification

You will be notified if your PHI is compromised.

Paper Copy

You may request a printed copy of this Notice at any time.

An electronic copy is available at:

https://chadhacodental.com/

Complaints or Questions

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, contact:

Attn: Dr. Prachi Chadha
Chadha & Co. Dental
6000 Executive Blvd #200, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 365-0055

You may also contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-368-1019.

For More Information

Please contact our office for additional details.