HHS OCR report · 2022
Kernersville Eye Surgeons, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kernersville Eye Surgeons, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 13,412
- Submission date
- Jun 17, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Kernersville Eye Surgeons, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a malware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 13,412 CE individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA provided complimentary credit monitoring servi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kernersville Eye Surgeons, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,412 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 17, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Kernersville Eye Surgeons, P.C. 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 Kernersville Eye Surgeons, P.C..