HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nevada
- Individuals affected
- 50,000
- Submission date
- Feb 1, 2021
- 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), Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 50,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, health insurance information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE revised its security policies and procedures, i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 50,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 1, 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: 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 Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center 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 Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center.