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RCP - VCC tab

“... urrent. 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.    RCP Voluntary Charity Care Request form ... ”

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RCP - CR tab

“... made. 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.  If you have any questions, please contact th ... ”

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MRT/LMRT - Retirement 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 Retirement Request Form - ... ”

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PA Inactive Tab 1 – Requesting the Inactive Status

“... e made. Because this form must be received by our office before the expiration date of the current license, completed and bearing original signatures, as well as bearing an original seal of notary public, it cannot be faxed back to our office.    PA Inactive Request Form   Please read ... ”

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Respiratory Care Practitioners

“... 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.    ... ”

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RCP - Retirement 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.    RCP Retirement Request Form - click her ... ”

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Profile contents - Tab #1 - What is on the Profile?

“... physician and initiated and filed with the State Office of Administrative Hearings under 164.005 of the Act and the status of the complaint;(24) A description of a maximum of five awards, honors, publications or academic appointments submitted by the physician, each no longer than 120 characters; a ... ”

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Current Board Action

“... ated to licensure contested matters, at the State Office of Administrative Hearings.) “None” indicates that there are no actions to report. ”

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AC Inactive Tab 1 – Requesting the Inactive Status

“... e made. Because this form must be received by our office before the expiration date of the current license, completed and bearing original signatures, as well as bearing an original seal of notary public, it cannot be faxed back to our office.    Acupuncture Inactive Request form   Pl ... ”

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Tab - Continuing Education for AC - biennial

“... es that primarily relate to business practices or office administration         Approved courses are: courses approved by the board; courses offered by board approved CAE providers; NCCAOM professional development activity credits; and CAE providers who are formally approved b ... ”

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Transfer and Disposal of Medical Records - Tab #1

“... conspicuous location in the physician's/practice office and on the practice website at least 30 days prior to the termination, leaving, or sale or relocation of practice. ”

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Transfer and Disposal of Medical Records - Tab #2

“... : posting visible notice in physician's/practice office, if accessible; posting notice on a physician or practice website, if accessible; or posting notice in a newspaper of greatest general circulation in county where physician practice was located. retain the medical records in accordance wit ... ”

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Conversion of MRT certificate to Radiologist Assistant certificate

“...   Because this form must be received by our office completed and bearing original signatures, as well as bearing an original seal of notary public, it cannot be faxed back to our office.   MRT-RA Conversion Request Form    Information on the Medical Radiologist Assistant registr ... ”

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Response

“... on this requirement, visit: https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/supervision-and-prescriptive-delegation  Limits on Number of Delegates: waived the delegate limit of seven PAs or APRNs that a physician could supervise and delegate to regardless of location or setting.  PITs: allow ... ”

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Gold Designated Practice Status

“... as one packet directly to the Texas Medical Board office via email to registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.   Upon receipt of the request with the required documentation, TMB staff will evaluate the documentation and contact the clinic about the initial audit.   Pain Management Gold Designat ... ”

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Title: Press Release April 07, 2004

Description: Press Release April 07, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: 2004 Press Releases Wednesday, April 7 , 2004 Corrected and reissued 01/27/05 30 Doctors Disciplined During its April 1-2 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 28 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: four surren ...

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Title: Press Release April 07, 2005

Description: Press Release April 07, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: 2005 Press Releases Thursday, April 7, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of William Scott Blessing, M.D., of Dallas A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of William Scott Blessing, M.D., license number E0820, after determining that Dr. Blessing's continuation ...

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Title: Press Release April 09, 2001

Description: Press Release April 09, 2001 (PDF File)

Document: 2001 Press Releases April 9, 2001 28 Doctors Disciplined During its March 29-30 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 28 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: two surrender/revocations; eight suspensions, of which three were stayed ...

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Title: Press Release April 09, 2002

Description: Press Release April 09, 2002 (PDF File)

Document: 2002 Press Releases April 9, 2002 20 Doctors Disciplined During its April 3-5 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 20 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: six surrender/revocations; seven suspensions, of which three were stayed an ...

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Title: Press Release April 10, 2000

Description: Press Release April 10, 2000 (PDF File)

Document: 2000 Press Releases April 10, 2000 20 Doctors Disciplined During its March 30-31 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 20 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: eight revocations or surrenders, one of which was stayed and probated un ...

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Title: Press Release April 10, 2008

Description: Press Release April 10, 2008 A (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 Dr. Donald Patrick to retire as Texas Medical Board Executive Director At today's meeting of the Executive Committee of the Texas Medical Board, Donald Patrick, M.D., J.D., ...

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Title: Press Release April 10, 2009

Description: Press Release April 10, 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. Texas licensing doctors in a month Medical Board Reduces Licensing Time to 30 Days, Issues 575 Licenses Board Disciplines 70 Doctors At its April 2-3 board meeting, the Tex ...

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Title: Press Release April 13, 2005

Description: Press Release April 13, 2005  (PDF File)

Document: 2005 Press Releases Wednesday, April 13, 2005 78 Doctors Disciplined During its April 7-8 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 71 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: six surrenders/revocations; 16 suspensions, ...

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Title: Press Release April 13, 2006

Description: Press Release April 13, 2006  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 13, 2006 Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 3057018.Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 59 Doctors Disciplined Since its last Board meeting in February ...

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Title: Press Release April 14, 2003

Description: Press Release April 14, 2003 (PDF File)

Document: 2003 Press Releases Monday, April 14, 2003 Medical Board Suspends License of Wylie Physician The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Terrill Trimble Jr., M.D., of Wylie (license number C2008) after a temporary suspension hearing held on Friday, April 11. The action was ...

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Title: Press Release April 14, 1998

Description: Press Release April 14, 1998 (PDF File)

Document: 1998 Press Releases April 14, 1998 29 Doctors Disciplined During its April 2-4 board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 29 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: four revocations, one of which was stayed and probated under various terms ...

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Title: Press Release April 16, 2008

Description: Press Release April 16, 2008 A (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. Medical Board issues 688 physician licenses, continues to reduce licensure processing time; Board disciplines 66 physicians At its April 10-11 meeting, the Texas Medical Bo ...

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Title: Press Release April 18, 2007

Description: Press Release April 18, 2007 A (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. Medical Board Disciplines 34 Doctors At its April 12-13 meeting, the Texas Medical Board took disciplinary action against 34 licensed physicians. Actions included 13 viol ...

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Title: Press Release April 18, 2010

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

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 9, 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. Board Restricts License of Conrad Murray, M.D., Lic. #M0502, of Ho ...

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Title: Press Release April 18, 2011

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

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2011 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Board suspends Dr. Rosemary Stogre, two pain clinic certificates On Friday, April 15, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board ...

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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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