HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Advanced NeuroSpinal Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Advanced NeuroSpinal Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 3,500
- Submission date
- Feb 23, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A computer containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,500 individuals was stolen from the office of a covered entity (CE). The ePHI included patient names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, driver's licenses, claims information, diagnoses, and conditions. As a result of the loss, the CE upgraded the alarm system and replaced the server housing and storage security lock-up. The CE also notified affected individuals, the media, appropriate government ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Advanced NeuroSpinal Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 23, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Advanced NeuroSpinal Care legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Advanced NeuroSpinal Care.