HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Northwest Medical Specialties PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northwest Medical Specialties PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 3,864
- Submission date
- Aug 28, 2025
- 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), Northwest Medical Specialties PLLC, reported that it was the subject of a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,864 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on their website. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals and implemented additional ad...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northwest Medical Specialties PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,864 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 28, 2025.
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 Northwest Medical Specialties 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 Northwest Medical Specialties PLLC.