HHS OCR report · 2023
Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 12,677
- Submission date
- Nov 21, 2023
- 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), Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery, reported that a software application exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 16,598 individuals. The PHI involved included names, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, claims and health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitor...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,677 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 21, 2023.
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 Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery 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 Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery.