HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 6,173
- Submission date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology, reported that it was notified by its business associate (BA) that it experienced a breach that affected the protected information (PHI) of 6,173 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,173 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 17, 2026.
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 Skin Surgery & Dermatology 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 Skin Surgery & Dermatology.