HHS OCR report · 2023
Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of Southwest Florida data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of Southwest Florida
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 203,427
- Submission date
- Aug 10, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of Southwest Florida, reported that it was the target of a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 203,427 individuals. The PHI involved names, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, addresses, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administra...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of Southwest Florida data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 203,427 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 10, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of Southwest Florida 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 Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of Southwest Florida.