HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Stephen Sims, MD, PA dba North Lakes Pain Consultants data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Stephen Sims, MD, PA dba North Lakes Pain Consultants
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 8,620
- Submission date
- May 27, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Stephen Sims, MD, PA, dba North Lakes Pain Consultants, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 8,620 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, diagnoses, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additio...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Stephen Sims, MD, PA dba North Lakes Pain Consultants data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,620 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 27, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: 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 Stephen Sims, MD, PA dba North Lakes Pain Consultants 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 Stephen Sims, MD, PA dba North Lakes Pain Consultants.