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Application related fees - RCP

“... and processed. The application fee includes a $5 Office of Patient Protection fee.  An additional non-refundable surcharge related to the Texas Physician Health Program ($5.25) will be assessed with the application fee.  These fees are required by statute. The remaining $120 is ... ”

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Application Process Overview

“... ams from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Medical Physicists, Medical Radiologic Technologists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care Practitioners are now regulated by the TMB and each occupation’s respective board/advisory committee. Online JP Ex ... ”

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Medical Radiologic Technologists

“... ams from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Medical Physicists, Medical Radiologic Technologists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care Practitioners are now regulated by the TMB and each occupation’s respective board/advisory committee.    ... ”

This content is located on the following page(s): Renewal - Medical Radiologic Technologist

Non-certified Radiological Technicians Registry

“... all questions by email to TMBscreening@tmb.state.tx.us.  Inquiries send to this e-mail address are typically responded to within 3 business days. If an application has advanced to the licensure stage the applicant should send inquiries directly to the licensure analyst via their individual e-m ... ”

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Non-Certified Radiologic Technician

“... ams from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Medical Physicists, Medical Radiologic Technologists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care Practitioners are now regulated by the TMB and each occupation’s respective board/advisory committee. Please note ... ”

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MRT Registration Fees

“The biennial registration fee includes a $2 Office of Patient Protection (OPP) fee. These fees are required by state law. The remaining $64 is the fee required by TMB.       Biennial Registration Length of Permit Agency Fee OPP Total charged 24 months $ 64.00 $ ... ”

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LMRT Registration Fees

“The biennial registration fee includes a $2 Office of Patient Protection (OPP) fee. These fees are required by state law. The remaining $64 is the fee required by TMB.     Biennial Registration Length of Permit Agency Fee OPP Total charged 24 months $ 64.00 $ 2.00 ... ”

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Registration Fees - MP

“The biennial registration fee includes a $2 Office of Patient Protection (OPP) fee. These fees are required by statute. The remaining $258 is the fee required by TMB.     Biennial Registration Length of Permit Agency Fee OPP total charged 24 months $ 258.00 $ 2.00 ... ”

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Registration Fees - RCP

“... 0 for the Physician Health Program (PHP) and a $2 Office of Patient Protection (OPP) fee. These fees are required by state law. The remaining $104 is the fee required by TMB.     Online Biennial Registration Length of Permit Agency Fee OPP *PHP total charged 24 months ... ”

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Renewal Fees - Perfusionist

“The biennial registration fee includes a $2 Office of Patient Protection (OPP) fee. These fees are required by statute. The remaining $360 is the fee required by TMB.     Biennial Registration Length of Permit Agency Fee OPP total charged 24 months $ 360.00 $ 2.00 ... ”

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Registration Fees - NCT Regsitry

“The biennial registration fee includes a $2 Office of Patient Protection (OPP) fee. These fees are required by state law. The remaining $54 is the fee required by TMB.     Biennial Registration Length of Permit Agency Fee OPP total charged 24 months $ 54.00 $ 2.00 ... ”

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MRT/LMRT - VCC tab

“...   Because this form must be received by our office before the expiration date of the current certificate, completed and bearing original signatures, as well as bearing an original seal of notary public, it cannot be faxed back to our office.    MRT/LMRT Voluntary Charity Care Request ... ”

This content is located on the following page(s): Retirement/Cancellation by Request

Hardship Exemption fees

“... essed. The registry application fee includes a $5 Office of Patient Protection fee. This fee is required by statute. The remaining $25 is the fee required by the TMB.     Hardship Exemption         Hard copy application Application Type Agency Fee ... ”

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Consumer Guide to Health Care

“... 154, Texas Occupations Code).   http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/thcic/consumerguide/consumerguide.shtm ”

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MRT/LMRT/NCT - CR tab

“... de. Because these forms must be received by our office before the expiration date of the current certificate, completed and bearing original signatures, as well as bearing an original seal of notary public, they cannot be faxed back to our office.  If you have any questions, please contact ... ”

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Title: Press Release March 10, 2005

Description: Press Release March 10, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: 2005 Press Releases Thursday, March 10, 2005 Medical Board Temporarily Suspends Licenses of Two Physicians A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the licenses of Annette M. Howard, M.D., license number J5161, of Houston, and David Burrell Collins, D.O., license number F6538 ...

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Title: Press Release March 11, 2009

Description: Press Release March 11, 2009 (PDF File)

Document: ... on Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. RANDY RAMAHI, D.O. License No. J-4462 (Arlington, TX) Temporary Suspension (without Notice) On March 11, 2009, a Disciplinary Panel of the Board entered an Order of Tempor ...

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Title: Press Release March 15, 2011

Description: Press Release March 15, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2011 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Denton Physician On March 14, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended ...

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Title: Press Release March 18, 2005

Description: Press Release March 18, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: 2005 Press Releases Friday, March 18, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of Mark D. Gilliland, M.D., of Houston A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Mark D. Gilliland, M.D., license number G2088, after determining that Dr. Gilliland's continuation in the p ...

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Title: Press Release March 18, 2010

Description: Press Release March 18, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 or leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Suspends License of Alan Dale Shiller, M.D., ...

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Title: Press Release March 18, 2011

Description: Press Release March 18, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2011 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Physician in Paris, Texas On March 18, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily ...

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Title: Press Release March 19, 2008

Description: Press Release March 19, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Dennis Donald Roberts, M.D. ...

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Title: Press Release March 23, 2004

Description: Press Release March 23, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: 2004 Press Releases Tuesday, March 23, 2004 Medical Board Suspends License of Juan C. Ruffier, M.D. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners temporarily suspended the license of Juan C. Ruffier, M.D., License #G6006, of El Paso, after determining that Dr. Ruffier's continuation in the ...

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Title: Press Release March 25, 2009

Description: Press Release March 25, 2009 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Media contact Chief of Staff Jane McFarland at (512) 305-7044 or jane.mcfarland@tmb.state.tx.us Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Shirley Pigott, M.D., of Victoria A ...

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Title: Press Release March 26, 2009

Description: Press Release March 26, 2009 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 26, 2009 Media contact Chief of Staff Jane McFarland at (512) 305-7044 or jane.mcfarland@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Suspends License of Bruce Robin McFarland, M.D. of Cor ...

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Title: Press Release March 28, 2006

Description: Press Release March 28, 2006 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Media contact Jill Wiggins at (512) 305-7018 or jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Arturo A. Torres, M.D., of Houston A panel of the Texas M ...

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Title: Press Release April 01, 2005

Description: Press Release April 01, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: 2005 Press Releases Thursday, April 1, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of Gary Lee Bryan, M.D., of Plano A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Gary Lee Bryan, M.D., license number M0024, after determining that Dr. Bryan's continuation in the practice of ...

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Title: Press Release April 02, 2003

Description: Press Release April 02, 2003 (PDF File)

Document: 2003 Press Releases Wednesday, April 2, 2003 43 Doctors Disciplined During its March 27-28 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 43 licensed physicians and one licensed non-certified radiologic technician, who received one or more of the followi ...

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Title: Press Release April 03, 2008

Description: Press Release April 03, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 3, 2008 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Beauford Basped, D.O., of For ...

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Title: Press Release April 05, 2002

Description: Press Release April 05, 2002 (PDF File)

Document: 2002 Press Releases April 5, 2002 Medical Board Streamlines Physician Application Process The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has significantly redesigned its physician licensure application process to fast-track the majority of the applications, while still giving greater scrutiny to more c ...

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Are complaints public information?

“... Formal complaints filed by the Board at the State Office of Administrative Hearings are public documents. ”

My physician closed his office. How do I get my medical records?

“Put your request in writing and send it to the physician’s address listed on the physician’s Profile on the TMB website. You can also contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported. If another physician has taken over the practice, the records may also be availa ... ”

How do I find a new physician?

“... dividual health plan or employer’s benefits office. Plans will have a listing of providers who accept your insurance and can offer further guidance. For physicians who accept Medicare payments, visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Physician Compare: https://www.medicare.gov/ph ... ”

How do I find out about career opportunities for physicians in rural Texas?

“... rtunities in rural Texas please contact the State Office of Rural Health or the Southern Rural Access Program ”

I am an anesthesiologist. I contract out my services to other physicians to provide anesthesia for procedures in their offices. Since the anesthesia is not done in my office and I am only a contractor, do I need to register for Office Based Anesthesia (OBA)?

“Yes, both the anesthesiologist and the physician performing the procedure should be registered for OBA. Statute states that each physician who administers anesthesia or performs a procedure for which anesthesia services are performed in an outpatient setting shall register for OBA and comply with cu ... ”

How much does OBA registration cost?

“The biennial registration fee for office-based anesthesia is a total of $210, per physician and should be combined with the biennial registration.For off cycle OBA registration, please submit a hard copy registration form with the correct pro-rated fee.  Please note that payments for the i ... ”

What are the continuing education requirements for pain management clinics?

“... PAs, x-ray techs, phlebotomists, RNs, MAs, etc.). Office staff, such as managers, janitors, etc. who do not provide medical services, would not be required to meet the CME requirement, but would need to be listed in response to a pain clinic audit which requires listing all clinic personnel for that ... ”

Who has to register for office-based anesthesia?

“ A physician who provides level II-IV anesthesia services in an outpatient setting (including analgesics and anxiolytics). A physician who performs a procedure for which level II-IV anesthesia services are provided in an outpatient setting (including analgesics and anxiolytics). ... ”

Who does not need to register for office-based anesthesia?

“OBA registration does not apply to physicians who practice in the following settings: An outpatient setting in which only local anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, or both are used. Any setting physically located outside the State of Texas. A licensed hospital, including an outpatient facility of t ... ”

I just found out that my fingerprints were rejected. May I immediately request new fingerprint cards?

“... nts can be rejected by either DPS or the FBI. Our office will not communicate that a reprint is needed until we receive your unique reference code, which you may then use on the IdentoGo site to waive the fee for a required reprint. ”

Will I continue to renew my NCT registry in my birth month?

“... MB will be completed on a different schedule than DSHS, with all permits expiring during specific set times of year (as opposed to expiring in the permit holder’s birth month). Moving forward NCTs on the Registry will expire once a year, on June 30th. As part of the transition from DSHS t ... ”

Will I continue to renew my license in my birth month?

“... ugh TMB is completed on a different schedule than DSHS, with all permits expiring during specific set times of year (as opposed to expiring in the permit holder’s birth month).  MRT and LMRT licensees will expire twice a year, February 28th or August 31st. As part of the transition f ... ”

Will I continue to renew my license in my birth month?

“... MB will be completed on a different schedule than DSHS, with all permits expiring during specific set times of year (as opposed to expiring in the permit holder’s birth month). Moving forward respiratory care practitioner licensees will expire twice a year, on May 31st or November 30th. A ... ”

Will I continue to renew my license in my birth month?

“... MB will be completed on a different schedule than DSHS, with all permits expiring during specific set times of year (as opposed to expiring in the permit holder’s birth month). Moving forward medical physicist licensees will expire once a year, on May 31st.As part of the transition from DSHS t ... ”

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