HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Southern New Mexico Neurosurgery LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southern New Mexico Neurosurgery LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 11,754
- Submission date
- Oct 14, 2019
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Southern New Mexico Neurosurgery, the covered entity (CE), reported that its former business associate (BA) continued to maintain its electronic protected health information (ePHI) on its server after the termination of the business relationship. Additionally, the CE provided its BA with access to its ePHI without having a business associate agreement in place. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, claims information, and treatment information. This breach affected appro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southern New Mexico Neurosurgery LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,754 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 14, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Southern New Mexico Neurosurgery LLC 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 Southern New Mexico Neurosurgery LLC.