HHS OCR report · 2013
South Shore Physicians, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- South Shore Physicians, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 8,000
- Submission date
- Sep 16, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The protected health information (PHI) of approximately 8000 individuals was purposely taken by an employee for identity theft purposes. The employee took copies of patients’ names, dates of birth, mailing addresses, social security numbers, bank account numbers, credit card numbers and medical information. The covered entity (CE) had to wait in order to report the breach to OCR due to the criminal investigation by the New York City police and district attorney’s office. The CE hired a cons...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the South Shore Physicians, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 16, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 South Shore Physicians, PC 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 South Shore Physicians, PC.