HHS OCR report ยท 2021
McAllen Surgical Specialty Center, Ltd. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- McAllen Surgical Specialty Center, Ltd.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 29,227
- Submission date
- Sep 20, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
McAllen Surgical Specialty Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 29,227 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect se...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the McAllen Surgical Specialty Center, Ltd. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 29,227 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 20, 2021.
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, 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 McAllen Surgical Specialty Center, Ltd. 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 McAllen Surgical Specialty Center, Ltd..