HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Neeley-Nemeth, LLP d/b/a Barton Oaks Dental Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Neeley-Nemeth, LLP d/b/a Barton Oaks Dental Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 17,090
- Submission date
- May 18, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Neeley-Nemeth, LLP d/b/a Barton Oaks Dental Group, reported that on March 23, 2017, it was the victim of a hacker who accessed its computer network servers and desktop computer and subsequently launched a ransomware attack. The ransomware attack encrypted protected health information (PHI), affecting 17,090 patients' records, including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and medical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected indivi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Neeley-Nemeth, LLP d/b/a Barton Oaks Dental Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,090 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 18, 2017.
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.
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 Neeley-Nemeth, LLP d/b/a Barton Oaks Dental Group 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 Neeley-Nemeth, LLP d/b/a Barton Oaks Dental Group.