- My TMB |
- Contact Us |
-
-
“Welcome to the Licensee Resources page. Here you will find access to information regarding continuing education requirements, required licensee forms, special topics related to your practice, outreach information and helpful links to medical schools, and other state and federal health care regulator ... ”
“The laws and rules governing the Texas Medical Board, Texas Physician Assistant Board, Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners, Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology, and Texas Board of Respiratory Care are located in this section of the website.
In addition, information is provided ... ”
“This section of the agency website provides a variety of information for the consumer and public about the purpose and activities of the Boards as well as information that can assist in making sound health care decisions. Here you can research health care practitioners licensed by the Boards, file a ... ”
“The TMB Newsroom contains links to public information, including statistics, outreach information, news and publications, open records and TMB data reports.
Recent TMB news releases and bulletins can be accessed by clicking the links below. News releases are sent following Board meetings and contain ... ”
“The Texas Medical Board offers a CME-eligible presentation to county medical societies, medical specialty societies, and hospitals in order to inform and educate physician licensees about the regulation of the practice of medicine through physician licensure and enforcement.
Attendees licensed to pr ... ”
“Hours: Mon - Fri 8am to 5pmPhone: (In Texas): (800) 248-4062(Outside Texas): (512) 305-7030E-mail Us ”
“
TMB Welcomes 2,000 plus New Licenses!
NEW Physician Fingerprinting Renewal Requirement
ALERT – Scams Targeting DEA Registrants & Other Health Professionals
Mission Statement
Our mission is to protect and enhance the public's health, safety and welfare by esta ... ”
“
Look Up a License
Consumer/Public Resources
Change Address
Prescriptive Delegation System
Registration Information
Name Change Request Form
Forms
Laws & Rules
Newsroom
TMB Bulletins
Contact Us
”
“
Look Up a License
TMB Statistics
Open Records
TMB Data Reports
Laws & Rules
Press Releases
TMB Bulletins
Contact Us
”
“The best way to reach the TMB with questions is by e-mail. Please see our Customer Service E-mail FAQs to help assist in answering your questions.
While TMB offices are open to the public, the current Texas Facilities Commission rules for accessing agency suites in the George H.W. Bush Building are ... ”
“The Two-Stage Process: Pre-Licensure and Licensing
Stage 1 - Pre-Licensure
Look for an email from us with your LIST username and password the first working day after you apply.
Submit the items listed under the Lacking Reasons tab in LIST. These are the items we expect you to submit or comple ... ”
“My new Texas License was just issued. How long do I have to take and pass the Jurisprudence (JP) exam and complete the initial registration of my new license?
The JP exam is available to take online through your “My TMB” account. The JP exam must be completed before you can complet ... ”
“Each physician licensed to practice medicine in Texas using the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) must complete the Jurisprudence Exam (JP exam) then register his or her license with the Board and pay a registration fee. You must complete the JP exam, initial registration, and ... ”
“Anyone may register a complaint against a practitioner licensed by the Board. Complaints must be submitted in writing. The identity of complainants is protected and kept confidential by law, with the exception of complaints filed by insurance and pharmaceutical companies. The Board cannot accept com ... ”
“
General Counsel
Look up a License
Forms
Board Rules
Texas Administrative Code
Newsroom
TMB Bulletins
Contact Us
”
Description: TMB suspends Laredo physician (Vela)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember, 2024Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.usCustomer service: 5123057030 or 8004062 TMB suspendLaredophysicianOn November, 2024, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medic ...
Description: Rule Changes December 30, 2007
Document: 2007 Board Rules Changes
The following is a summary of the changes effective on December 30, 2007. Click here for the complete board rules. Chapter 173, Physician Profiles , amending 173.1, Profile Contents, updating the name of the Board; 173.2, Profile Update and Correction Form, making it a viola ...
Description: Rule Changes December 29, 1997
Document: 1997 Board Rules Changes
All rule changes that were effective 12-29-97 are summarized below. Click here for the complete board rules. Chapter 165.1-165.3, Medical Records chapter reorganized, changes mainly pertain to record retention.
Description: Rule Changes December 23, 1997
Document: 1997 Board Rules Changes
All rule changes that were effective 12-23-97 are summarized below. Click here for the complete board rules. Chapter 161.1, General Provisions amendments to outline responsibilities of the Telemedicine Committee. Chapter 163.16 and 163.17, Licensure new sections regarding li ...
Description: Rule Changes December 18, 2011
Document: Board Rule Changes - December 18, 2011
The following is a summary of the changes effective December 4, 2011. Click here for the complete board rules: Chapter 171. POSTGRADUATE TRAINING PERMITS 22 TAC §171.6 The Texas Medical Board (Board) adopts the amendment to §171.6, concerning Duties of Program ...
Description: Rule Changes December 4, 2011
Document: Board Rule Changes - December 4, 2011
The following is a summary of the changes effective December 4, 2011. Click here for the complete board rules: CHAPTER 163. LICENSURE 22 TAC §§163.1, 163.2, 163.6, 163.7, 163.11 The Texas Medical Board (Board) adopts amendments to §§163.2, 163.6, 163.7 and 163.1 ...
Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2009
Document: 2009 Board Rules Changes
The following is a summary of the changes effective on November 30, 2009. Click here for the complete board rules. Chapter 163, Licensure , with proposed amendments to §163.1, relating to Definitions, deletes definition of "country of graduation" because the provision is no ...
Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2003
Document: 2003 Board Rules Changes
The following is a summary of the changes that were effective on November 30, 2003. Click here for the complete board rules. Chapter 162, Supervision of Medical School Students. Repeal of §§162.1162.3, and new §162.1 regarding the requirements for Texas physicians who superv ...
Description: Rule Changes November 24, 2010
Document: 2010 Board Rule Changes
The following is a summary of the changes effective on November 24, 2010. Click here for the complete board rules. Chapter 172, Temporary and Limited Licenses , amendments to §172.5 Visiting Physician Temporary Permits (VPTP), that provide that applicants for KSTAR VPTPs who ...
Description: Rule Changes November14, 2000
Document: 2000 Board Rules Changes
The following is a summary of the changes that are effective 11-1400. Click here for the complete board rules. Chapter 162, Supervision of Medical School Students - proposed amendment to §162.2 regarding exemptions. Chapter 165, Medical Records - proposed amendment to §165.2 ...
Description: Rule Changes November 03, 2002
Document: 2002 Board Rules Changes
The following is a summary of the changes that were effective on November 3, 2002. Click here for the complete board rules. Chapter 173, Physician Profiles. Amendment to §173.3 and repeal of §173.6 that will clarify the rules regarding physician-initiated updates to the prof ...
Description: Rule Changes October 17, 2010
Document: 2010 Board Rule Changes
The following is a summary of the changes effective on October 17, 2010. Click here for the complete board rules. Chapter 174, Telemedicine: Amendments to §174.1, concerning Purpose, adds statutory authority for the chapter and exempts out-of-state telemedicine license holder ...
Description: Rule Changes October 03, 2010
Document: 2010 Board Rule Changes
The following is a summary of the changes effective on October 3, 2010. Click here for the complete board rules. Chapter 190, Disciplinary Guidelines: Amendments to §190.8 provide that (1) a physicianpatient relationship is not necessary when a physician prescribes medication ...
Description: Rule Changes September 28, 2006
Document: 2006 Board Rules Changes
The following is a summary of the changes that are effective on September 28, 2006. Click here for the complete board rules. Chapter 165, Medical Records, amendments to 165.1 Medical Records and the addition of 165.6, Medical Records Regarding an Abortion on an Unemancipated ...
Description: Rule Changes September 27, 2007
Document: 2007 Board Rules Changes
The following is a summary of the changes effective on September 20, 2007. Click here for the complete board rules. Chapter 161, General Provisions, amending to 161.3, Organization and Structure, regarding standards of conduct for Board members, including prohibiting expert ...
“Texas statutes do not require physicians to carry malpractice insurance. However, malpractice insurance is a requirement for privileges at many hospitals. ”
Texas statutes do not require physicians to carry malpractice insurance. However, malpractice insurance is a requirement for privileges at many hospitals.
“Mail a written request for records to the physician by certified mail, return receipt requested. This method provides assurance that the request was delivered. State law allows a patient to obtain a copy of their records, or ask that a copy be sent to a new doctor or someone else, such as an insuran ... ”
How do I obtain a copy of my medical records?
Mail a written request for records to the physician by certified mail, return receipt requested. This method provides assurance that the request was delivered. State law allows a patient to obtain a copy of their records, or ask that a copy be sent to a new doctor or someone else, such as an insurance company. This law requires a physician to release copies of a patient's medical records (or a narrative summary) if the physician receives written consent from the patient or the minor patient's parent or legal guardian. The physician shall furnish the information within 15 business days after the date of receipt of the request, and reasonable fees for furnishing the information. The reasonable fees shall be paid by the patient or someone on his/her behalf.
“Board rules define a reasonable fee for providing paper copies of medical records as no more than $25 for the first twenty pages and $.50 per page for every copy thereafter. A reasonable fee for providing copies of medical records in electronic format is a charge of no more than: $25 for 500 p ... ”
What are reasonable fees for medical records?
Board rules define a reasonable fee for providing paper copies of medical records as no more than $25 for the first twenty pages and $.50 per page for every copy thereafter. A reasonable fee for providing copies of medical records in electronic format is a charge of no more than: $25 for 500 pages or less and $50 for more than 500 pages. Also, a reasonable fee of up to $15 may be charged for executing an affidavit, if requested.
A physician may not charge a fee for a medical or mental health record if the request is related to a benefits or assistance claim based on the patient's disability.
A reasonable fee for copies of imaging studies shall be no more than $8 per copy of an imaging study.
“Unless the billing records are specifically requested, the physician is not required to provide copies of billing records as part of the medical records. A physician may charge separate fees for medical and billing records requested. ”
What are reasonable fees for billing records?
Unless the billing records are specifically requested, the physician is not required to provide copies of billing records as part of the medical records. A physician may charge separate fees for medical and billing records requested.
“Requests for records created and kept by a hospital should be directed to the hospital rather than to the physician. Fees for hospital records differ from those records provided by physicians. ”
What are reasonable fees for hospital records?
Requests for records created and kept by a hospital should be directed to the hospital rather than to the physician. Fees for hospital records differ from those records provided by physicians.
“Generally, seven years from the last treatment date. ”
How long do physicians have to keep medical records?
Generally, seven years from the last treatment date.
“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 ... ”
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 available there.
“At this time there is no centralized state repository for medical records. Sometimes patients send a written request for records to the doctor’s next of kin or the executor of the doctor’s estate. A patient may also contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported ... ”
My physician died. How do I get my medical records?
At this time there is no centralized state repository for medical records. Sometimes patients send a written request for records to the doctor’s next of kin or the executor of the doctor’s estate. A patient may 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 be available there.
“The TMB doesn’t make referrals or recommendations. However, if you look up a doctor using “Look up a Licensee,” you can see the doctor’s reported specialty area of practice and any reported specialty board certifications. You can also see where your doctor went to medical sch ... ”
The TMB doesn’t make referrals or recommendations. However, if you look up a doctor using “Look up a Licensee,” you can see the doctor’s reported specialty area of practice and any reported specialty board certifications. You can also see where your doctor went to medical school and whether your doctor has been disciplined by the Texas Medical Board.
“The corporate practice of medicine is a legal doctrine, which generally prohibits corporations, entities or individuals (i.e. non-physicians) from practicing medicine.A general summary of the corporate practice of medicine doctrine is that it prohibits physicians from entering into partnerships, emp ... ”
What is the "corporate practice of medicine"?
The corporate practice of medicine is a legal doctrine, which generally prohibits corporations, entities or individuals (i.e. non-physicians) from practicing medicine.
A general summary of the corporate practice of medicine doctrine is that it prohibits physicians from entering into partnerships, employee relationships, fee splitting, or other situations with non-physicians where the physician's practice of medicine is in any way controlled or directed by, or fees shared with a non-physician. Generally, physicians may enter into independent contractor arrangements with non-physicians. However, whether an independent contractor situation exists is a question of law and attendant facts.
Section 165.156 of the Medical Practice Act makes it unlawful for any individual, partnership, trust, association or corporation by use of any letters, words, or terms, as an affix on stationery or advertisements or in any other manner, to indicate the individual, partnership, trust, association or corporation is entitled to practice medicine if the individual or entity is not licensed to do so.
Section 164.052(a)(13) of the Medical Practice Act authorizes disciplinary action against any licensee for impersonation of a licensed practitioner or permitting another to use his license to practice medicine. Section 164.052(a)(17) authorizes disciplinary action against a practitioner for aiding or abetting, directly or indirectly, the practice of medicine by non-licensed individuals or entities.
Beginning in 2011, the Texas Legislature enacted laws authorizing certain types of hospitals and specific hospital districts to directly hire physicians.
Because of the highly technical aspects of this doctrine, a physician should consult with private counsel regarding any actual or contemplated arrangement. Please be advised that the Board staff is not authorized to provide private legal advice.
The following case law/legal authority may be helpful in the analysis and are available from any local law library or private counsel:
a. Garcia v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 384 F.Supp. 434 (W.D. Texas 1974);
b. F.W.B. Rockett v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 287 S.W.2d 190 (Tex. Civ.App.- San Antonio 1956, writ ref'd n.r.e.);
c. Watt v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 303 S.W.2d 884 (Tex. Civ. App.- Dallas 1957, writ ref'd n.r.e.);
d. Flynn Brothers, Inc. v. First Medical Associates, 715 S.W.2d 782 (Tex. Civ. App.- Dallas 1986, writ ref'd n.r.e.)
e. Woodson v. Scott & White Hospital, 186 S.W.2d 720 (Tex. App. 1945, writ ref'd w.o.m.)
f. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. JM-1042 (1989)
g. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. WW-278 (1957).
h. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. JM 369 (1985)
i. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. DM-138 (1992)
j. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. M-551 (1970)
k. The Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, Title 3, Subtitle B as amended, section 162.001.
l. The Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, Title 3, Subtitle B as amended, section 162.001.
m. The Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, Title 3, Subtitle B as amended, 151.055.
n. Occupations Code, section 102.001.
“The TMB does not provide a referral service or make recommendations to patient consumers regarding specific health care providers. Here are some tips on locating a new physician: Contact your health insurance provider – check with your group or individual health plan or employer’s benefi ... ”
How do I find a new physician?
The TMB does not provide a referral service or make recommendations to patient consumers regarding specific health care providers. Here are some tips on locating a new physician:
For physicians who accept Medicare payments, visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Physician Compare: https://www.medicare.gov/physiciancompare/.
For Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), visit https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip.
“This number, assigned to you at the time you submitted your application for licensure, for physicians can be found online through LIST (Licensure Inquiry System of Texas) or for all other applicants through contacting the Texas Medical Board Customer Service Department at (512) 305-7030 between 8 a. ... ”
What is a Board issued 6-digit ID#?
This number, assigned to you at the time you submitted your application for licensure, for physicians can be found online through LIST (Licensure Inquiry System of Texas) or for all other applicants through contacting the Texas Medical Board Customer Service Department at (512) 305-7030 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time.
“If you have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; however you will still be required to submit the fingerprint criminal history background to the TMB. Per Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 50.12, FBI fingerprint ... ”
I was just fingerprinted for another agency. Can you use those fingerprint results?
If you have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; however you will still be required to submit the fingerprint criminal history background to the TMB. Per Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 50.12, FBI fingerprinting reports are only allowed to be used for the purposes requested. Therefore, we are not able to access fingerprint results that were submitted to another agency (other states licenses, CHL permits, other background checks, etc.). Applicants or Texas licensees looking to renew their licensure must use the TMB Service Code and their Board issued 6-digit ID# on the IdentoGo website in order for our agency to receive your DPS/FBI consolidated report. If you used any other service code other than the one assigned to the TMB, those results cannot be disclosed to our agency. Refer to the instructions provided to you by either the Licensure or Registrations Department.
“No. Multiple methods of submission will delay the fingerprinting process, as the fee paid to IdentoGo allows for either a live scan or a mailed submission of fingerprint cards. An applicant or Texas licensee should complete their fingerprints by arranging an appointment at an approved IdentoGo locat ... ”
Can I submit my fingerprints in more than one way to expedite the process (e.g. submitting hard copy fingerprints & completing a live scan)?
No. Multiple methods of submission will delay the fingerprinting process, as the fee paid to IdentoGo allows for either a live scan or a mailed submission of fingerprint cards. An applicant or Texas licensee should complete their fingerprints by arranging an appointment at an approved IdentoGo location or mail to Identogo one completed fingerprint card with the completed IdentoGo confirmation document containing a bar code. If fingerprints are submitted using multiple methods or if an applicant completes their fingerprints at a different IdentoGo location than the one they set up their appointment with, the applicant will be responsible for contacting IdentoGo directly to identify the correct submission method. TMB does not have access to the IdentoGo system and is not able to amend or verify an applicant’s submission method. Applicants should not mail fingerprint cards to the TMB.
“Information on licensure requirements is available under Board Rules Section Chapter 183, Section 183.4 Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants. The following is paraphrased from that rule. We encourage you to read the entire rule. Submit an application online for licensur ... ”
What are the basic requirements to be licensed as an acupuncturist in Texas?
Information on licensure requirements is available under Board Rules Section Chapter 183, Section 183.4 Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants. The following is paraphrased from that rule. We encourage you to read the entire rule.