HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Neurosurgical Associates of New Jersey data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Neurosurgical Associates of New Jersey
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 32,156
- Submission date
- Dec 4, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Neurosurgical Associates of New Jersey, reported that multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 32,156 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE offered free credi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Neurosurgical Associates of New Jersey data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 32,156 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 4, 2023.
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 Neurosurgical Associates of New Jersey 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 Neurosurgical Associates of New Jersey.