HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 35,498
- Submission date
- Jun 17, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 35,498 individuals. The PHI involved included names, X-rays and other treatment-related images, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided affected individuals with complimentary credit monitoring service...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 35,498 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 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: Desktop Computer, Network Server, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 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 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, P.A..