HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Sierra Nevada Primary Care Physicians data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sierra Nevada Primary Care Physicians
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,717
- Submission date
- Jul 16, 2021
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Sierra Nevada Primary Care Physicians, reported that documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,717 individuals were found in the custody of an unauthorized person. The PHI involved included names and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring to affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional physical safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sierra Nevada Primary Care Physicians data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,717 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 16, 2021.
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 Sierra Nevada Primary Care Physicians 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 Sierra Nevada Primary Care Physicians.