HHS OCR report ยท 2018
St. Peter's Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC - d/b/a St. Peter's Surgery & Endoscopy Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Peter's Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC - d/b/a St. Peter's Surgery & Endoscopy Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 134,512
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2018
- 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), St. Peter's Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC dba St. Peter's Surgery & Endoscopy Center, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 134,512 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Peter's Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC - d/b/a St. Peter's Surgery & Endoscopy Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 134,512 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2018.
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 St. Peter's Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC - d/b/a St. Peter's Surgery & Endoscopy Center 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 St. Peter's Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC - d/b/a St. Peter's Surgery & Endoscopy Center.