HHS OCR report · 2019
Columbia Surgical Specialist of Spokane data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Columbia Surgical Specialist of Spokane
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 400,000
- Submission date
- Feb 18, 2019
- 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), Columbia Surgical Specialists of Spokane, reported that hackers accessed its network and installed ransomware. This breach affected 234,688 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, social security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses and conditions, lab results, medications, treatment information, and health insurance claims information. The CE took its server off line, rebuilt its network, and added addition...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Columbia Surgical Specialist of Spokane data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 400,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 18, 2019.
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 Columbia Surgical Specialist of Spokane 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 Columbia Surgical Specialist of Spokane.