HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Boulevard Surgical Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Boulevard Surgical Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 542
- Submission date
- Jun 20, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Boulevard Surgical Associates (Boulevard), reported that a storage unit was burglarized and paper medical records were stolen. This breach incident affected approximately 671 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE immediately reported the theft to local law enforcement. The CE also notified HHS, aff...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Boulevard Surgical Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 542 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 20, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Boulevard Surgical Associates 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 Boulevard Surgical Associates.