HHS OCR report ยท 2013
New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, LTD data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, LTD
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 12,354
- Submission date
- Dec 31, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, reported the November 13, 2013, theft of a laptop computer from its Albuquerque office. The unencrypted laptop contained the protected health information (PHI) of 12,354 individuals including patients' names, medical record numbers, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, clinical testing results, diagnoses, treatment information, and insurance information. Following discovery of the breach, the CE strengthened its s...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, LTD data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,354 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 31, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, LTD 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 New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, LTD.