HHS OCR report · 2021
The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 125,291
- Submission date
- Mar 25, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, reported that multiple employee were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 125,291 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, passport numbers, diagnoses, and financial and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 125,291 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 25, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics 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 The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics.