HHS OCR report · 2021
American Anesthesiology, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- American Anesthesiology, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,269,074
- Submission date
- Jan 8, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), American Anesthesiology, reported that multiple employees of its business associate (BA) experienced an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 1,269,074 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and financial and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute not...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by American Anesthesiology, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Anesthesiology, Inc. | FL | Healthcare Provider | 1,000 | Dec 4, 2013 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the American Anesthesiology, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,269,074 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 8, 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: 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 American Anesthesiology, 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 American Anesthesiology, Inc..