HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Stafford Oral Surgery P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Stafford Oral Surgery P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 7,019
- Submission date
- May 15, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Stafford Oral Surgery, PC, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 7,019 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals, i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Stafford Oral Surgery P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,019 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 15, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Stafford Oral Surgery P.C. 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 Stafford Oral Surgery P.C..