HipAA NPP
Effective Date: February 26th, 2026
This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI)
- Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
- Follow the terms of this Notice
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
For Treatment
We may use and share your health information to provide medical care and services, including coordination with other healthcare providers involved in your care. We may use contact information you provide through our website to respond to inquiries, schedule appointments, share educational information, communicate about services offered by our practice, provide event information, and send practice updates. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time
For Practice Communications
We may use your health information to contact you about treatment options, health-related services, and other services offered by our practice.
For Payment
We may use and disclose your health information to bill and collect payment from health plans or other entities.
For Healthcare Operations
We may use your information for practice operations such as quality assessment, staff training, compliance activities, and business management.
As Required by Law
We may disclose your information when required by federal, state, or local law.
Other Uses and Disclosures
Any other use or disclosure of your health information not described in this Notice will be made only with your written authorization, unless permitted or required by law.
Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the right to:
- Request access to your medical records
- Request corrections or amendments
- Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
- Request confidential communications
- Receive an accounting of disclosures
- Receive a paper copy of this Notice
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may:
- File a complaint with our practice, or
- File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Contact Information
For questions about this Notice or our privacy practices, contact:
Practice Administrator (Privacy Officer)
Skin PC dba Reston Dermatology + Cosmetic Center
Reston, VA
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice and make the revised Notice effective for all health information we maintain. Updated Notices will be available upon request and on our website.