HHS OCR report · 2018
OrthoTexas Physicians and Surgeons, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- OrthoTexas Physicians and Surgeons, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,172
- Submission date
- Nov 28, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On or around October 5, 2018, a business associate (BA) mismatched letters and envelopes in a mailing intended for patients of the covered entity (CE), resulting in access by unauthorized persons. The letters contained the protected health information (PHI) of 2,172 individuals, specifically, patients’ names and addresses. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of the breach, the CE modified its mass-mailing policies and procedures to stop...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the OrthoTexas Physicians and Surgeons, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,172 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 28, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 OrthoTexas Physicians and Surgeons, PLLC 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 OrthoTexas Physicians and Surgeons, PLLC.