HHS OCR report · 2024
Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 55,055
- Submission date
- Jan 23, 2024
- 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), Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C., reported that it was the subject of a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 55,055 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. | IA | Healthcare Provider | 307,864 | Jan 22, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 55,055 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 23, 2024.
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 Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. 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 Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C..