HHS OCR report ยท 2019
GULFPORT ANESTHESIA SERVICES, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- GULFPORT ANESTHESIA SERVICES, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Mississippi
- Individuals affected
- 20,000
- Submission date
- Mar 26, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Gulfport Anesthesia Services, PA, reported that the Biloxi Police Department notified them that an individual had broken into its storage facility that contained the medical records of 20,000 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, clinical information, and financial data. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and local law enforcement. In its mitigation efforts, the CE im...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the GULFPORT ANESTHESIA SERVICES, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 20,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 26, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 GULFPORT ANESTHESIA SERVICES, PA 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 GULFPORT ANESTHESIA SERVICES, PA.