HHS OCR report · 2024
Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 177,101
- Submission date
- Feb 27, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, PLLC, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 177,101 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, medical record information, health insurance information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and provided media notification. In response to the breach...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 177,101 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 27, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: 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 Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, PLLC 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 Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, PLLC.