HHS OCR report · 2012
Valley Plastic Surgery, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Valley Plastic Surgery, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 4,873
- Submission date
- Sep 13, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity’s (CE) backup hard drive was stolen from the physician’s car, along with a camera and prescription pads. All the items were thrown aside except for the hard drive. The PHI involved in the breach consisted mainly of names and clinic notes of 4,873 individuals, while dates of birth were involved in some instances. Some photos of patients’ hands were also involved. Following the breach, the CE filed a police report. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE updated HIPAA po...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Valley Plastic Surgery, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,873 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 13, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Valley Plastic 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 Valley Plastic Surgery, P.C..