HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Ankle and Foot Physicians and Surgeons PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ankle and Foot Physicians and Surgeons PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 5,244
- Submission date
- Jun 28, 2021
- 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), Ankle and Foot Physicians and Surgeons, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 5,244 individuals. The ePHI involved included names and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, local law enforcement, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE hired a new IT provider, implemented additional administrative and technical sa...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ankle and Foot Physicians and Surgeons PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,244 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 28, 2021.
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 Ankle and Foot Physicians and Surgeons PLLC 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 Ankle and Foot Physicians and Surgeons PLLC.