HHS OCR report · 2023
Live Oak Surgery Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Live Oak Surgery Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 5,264
- Submission date
- Jan 3, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Live Oak Surgery Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 5,264 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, financial information diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Live Oak Surgery Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,264 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 3, 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: Email.
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 Live Oak Surgery 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 Live Oak Surgery Center.