HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Wilmington Surgical Associates, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wilmington Surgical Associates, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 114,834
- Submission date
- Dec 17, 2020
- 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), Wilmington Surgical Associates, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 114,834 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, clinical information, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented new HIPAA policies and procedures and strengthe...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wilmington Surgical Associates, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 114,834 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 17, 2020.
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 Wilmington Surgical Associates, P.A. 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 Wilmington Surgical Associates, P.A..