HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Central Indiana Orthopedics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Central Indiana Orthopedics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 83,705
- Submission date
- Mar 7, 2022
- 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), Central Indiana Orthopedics, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 83,705 individuals. The impacted PHI included names, addresses, social security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media of the breach. The CE implemented additional administrative and technical security measures to protect PHI. OCR provided the CE with technical assistance.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Central Indiana Orthopedics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 83,705 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 7, 2022.
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 Central Indiana Orthopedics 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 Central Indiana Orthopedics.