HHS OCR report · 2016
Consultants in Neurological Surgery, LLP data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Consultants in Neurological Surgery, LLP
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 800
- Submission date
- Nov 8, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Consultants in Neurological Surgery, discovered on September 9, 2016, that an employee stole patients’ credit card information for her own personal use while processing the patients’ co-payments. The employee had access to the demographic, clinical, and financial information of 800 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the Breach Notification Rule and the S...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Consultants in Neurological Surgery, LLP data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 8, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Consultants in Neurological Surgery, LLP 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 Consultants in Neurological Surgery, LLP.