HHS OCR report · 2023
Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center, PLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center, PLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 14,912
- Submission date
- Oct 25, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 14,912 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license and state identification numbers, and clinical and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE sold all of its assets and ceased all heal...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center, PLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,912 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 25, 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 Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center, PLC 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 Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center, PLC.