HHS OCR report · 2023
Fairfax Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fairfax Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 235,931
- Submission date
- Jul 14, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Fairfax Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 235,931 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, diagnoses/conditions, health insurance information, medical history information and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided c...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fairfax Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 235,931 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 14, 2023.
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 Fairfax Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 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 Fairfax Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.