HHS OCR report · 2020
Community Surgical Supply of Toms River, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Surgical Supply of Toms River, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 31,550
- Submission date
- Sep 15, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Community Surgical Supply of Toms River, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 31,550 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE streng...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Surgical Supply of Toms River, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 31,550 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 15, 2020.
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 Community Surgical Supply of Toms River, Inc. 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 Community Surgical Supply of Toms River, Inc..