HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Oprex Surgery (Baytown), L.P. d/b/a Altus Baytown Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oprex Surgery (Baytown), L.P. d/b/a Altus Baytown Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 40,000
- Submission date
- Nov 2, 2018
- 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), Oprex Surgery (Baytown), L.P., dba Altus Baytown Hospital, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 40,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical sa...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oprex Surgery (Baytown), L.P. d/b/a Altus Baytown Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 40,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 2, 2018.
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 Oprex Surgery (Baytown), L.P. d/b/a Altus Baytown Hospital 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 Oprex Surgery (Baytown), L.P. d/b/a Altus Baytown Hospital.