Privacy Policy & Notice of Privacy Practices
Dr. Irving A. Meeker, DDS
1016 E Broadway, Suite 110, Glendale, CA 91205
Effective Date: September 15, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices (“Notice”) describes how Dr. Irving A. Meeker, DDS may use and disclose your medical information, and your rights regarding that information. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA).
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
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Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email, date of birth.
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Health Information (Protected Health Information / PHI): Medical history, treatment records, x-rays, dental images, insurance details, and prescriptions.
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Payment Information: Insurance claims, billing details, payment records.
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Technical Information (if using our website): IP address, browser type, and usage data.
How We Use & Disclose Your Information
Under HIPAA, we may use or share your PHI for:
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Treatment – To provide dental care, coordinate with specialists, laboratories, or pharmacies.
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Payment – To bill insurance providers, process claims, and manage billing.
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Healthcare Operations – For staff training, quality assessment, or office management.
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Legal Requirements – When required by law, such as public health reporting or law enforcement.
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Appointment Reminders & Communication – To contact you about appointments, follow-ups, or treatment options.
We will not use or share your information for marketing purposes without your explicit written consent.
Patient Rights (HIPAA)
You have the right to:
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Access Your Records: Request copies of your dental/medical records.
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Request Corrections: Ask us to amend incomplete or incorrect information.
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Restrict Use or Disclosure: Request limits on how we use/share your information (when legally permissible).
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Confidential Communications: Request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., at work or by mail).
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Accounting of Disclosures: Request a list of when your PHI was shared (other than for treatment, payment, or operations).
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File a Complaint: You may file a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Data Security
We use industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA Addendum)
If you are a California resident, you also have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) in addition to HIPAA protections:
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Right to Know: You may request details about the categories and sources of personal information we collect.
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Right to Access: You may request a copy of your personal information.
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Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your non-medical personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
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Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate information.
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Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell patient information.
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Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be penalized for exercising your privacy rights.
Requests under CCPA/CPRA may be submitted by contacting our office.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or health information. We may share data only with:
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Insurance providers (for claims processing).
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Dental labs, pharmacies, or specialists directly involved in your treatment.
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Government authorities if legally required.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Notice, or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Dr. Irving A. Meeker, DDS
1016 E Broadway, Suite 110
Glendale, CA 91205
Phone: (818) 937-9707
Email: imeeker@drmeeker.com
If you believe your rights have been violated, you may also file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)