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“... n to verification information, physician licensee records or “profiles,” contain consumer-oriented professional background information. Physician profiles include license status, educational background, disciplinary actions, as well as information self-reported by the licensee but not ve ... ”
“... ist to assist you in determining your eligibility for licensure. It is not meant to cover all circumstances – only the most common.
Checklist for Eligibility
Requirements
An Associate's Degree from a 2 or 4-year institution or greater.
Successfully completed an educational program that meets ... ”
“... fee is currently $315.00, to be submitted in the form of a personal check, cashier’s check, or money order payable to the Texas Medical Board. An additional non-refundable surcharge related to the Texas Physician Health Program ($15) will be assessed with the application fee. The entire ... ”
“Per Board Rule 172.3, the medical director of a pain management clinic must, on an biennial basis, ensure that all personnel (including the medical director) are properly licensed, and if applicable, trained to include 10 hours of continuing medical education (CME) related to pain management.&n ... ”
“... hure
Provides helpful information about the Texas Medical Board, its disciplinary process, how to research a licensee, and how to file a complaint.
TMB Consumer Brochure
Consumer Guide to Health Care
This guide for consumers on the quality of healthcare and healthcare billing and pri ... ”
“... tice if we ask the Office of the Attorney General for a ruling on whether the information can be withheld under one of the accepted exceptions;
lodge a complaint about charges for public records and a complaint related to other possible violations with the county attorney, criminal district attorney ... ”
“... exas law gives you the right to access government records. All government information is presumed to be available to the public; however, certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure of the information.
Governmental bodies are to promptly release requested information that is not confidential by l ... ”
“... sponsibility to:
establish reasonable procedures for inspecting and copying public information and inform requestors of these procedures;
treat all requestors equally, including accommodation in accordance with ADA requirements;
be informed about open records laws and educate employees on the requi ... ”
“... 's procedures. Please click on the last tab for information on how to request open records.
Include enough description and detail about the information requested to enable our agency to accurately identify and locate the items requested.
Include a mailing address if you wish to have the ... ”
“... , it is necessary to keep appointments to inspect records or pick up copies or risk losing the opportunity to see the information. ”
“Cost of Records
Requestors must respond to any written estimate of charges within 10 days of the date we send it, or the request may be deemed withdrawn.
If estimated costs exceed $100, our agency may require a bond, prepayment or deposit.
Requestors may ask us to determine whether providing the in ... ”
“... p;
Address your written request to:
Open Records
Texas Medical Board
You may send your request by:
mail to: P.O. Box 2018, Austin TX 78768
e-mail to: openrecords@tmb.state.tx.us
fax to: & ... ”
“... analysis tools are used on the TMB web site only for statistical and site management purposes. The site (http://www.tmb.state.tx.us) does not use cookies (small files residing on a user's hard drive, used by a web site to track specific information). All information collected, including server log ... ”
“TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD RESOURCE EFFICIENCY PLAN
The Texas Medical Board is committed to energy conservation by ensuring our facilities are operating in an efficient and effective manner.
Regarding energy management, the TMB’s original Resource Efficiency Plan (REP), submitted October 2002, ... ”
“... llation, a acupuncturist must file an application for relicensure and meet all requirements for licensure in effect at that time.
To request cancellation of a license, complete and return the cancellation request form (link below) to the Board for approval before the expiration date of the cu ... ”
Description: Press Release January 11, 2007 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 11, 2007
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 Michael Lee Williams, M.D. ...
Description: Press Release January 16, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 6, 2011
Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper at leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Texas Medical Board Announces New Medical Director
The Tex ...
Description: Press Release January 20, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 20, 2010
Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper at leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Revokes License of Dr. Scott Shaw McNeill, L ...
Description: Press Release January 12, 2010 A (Pdf File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper at leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Revokes License of Dr. Clarence Gordon King, ...
Description: Press Release January 22, 2009 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 22, 2009
Media contact 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 Brent J. Coleman, D.O., of Laguna Vista
A panel of th ...
Description: Press Release January 24, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: 2005 Press Releases
Monday, January 24, 2005
Medical Board Suspends License of James Everett Elder Jr., M.D., of Plano
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of James Everett Elder Jr., M.D., license number K5289, after determining that Dr. Elder's continuation ...
Description: Press Release January 25, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... Texas Physicians Have Been Removed from Practice for Standard of Care Issues
Contrary to reports that continue to appear in the Texas media, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has revoked, obtained surrenders or indefinitely suspended the licenses of at least 27 physicians in the past five ...
Description: Press Release January 27, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 27, 2011
Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper at leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Suspends Beaumont Psychiatrist Rajen Desai, ...
Description: Press Release January 31, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 31, 2007
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 Carlos D. Cunado, M.D., ...
Description: Press Release February 03, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 03, 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 William Robert Olmsted, M. ...
Description: Press Release February 06, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 6, 2007
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 Steven H. Farber, M.D., of ...
Description: Press Release February 09, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... ruary 3-4 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 27 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: five surrenders/revocations; six suspensions, with four stayed and probated;10 restrictions; five public reprimands; and 11 ...
Description: Press Release February 06, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 9, 2006 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 36 Doctors Disciplined Since its last Board meeting in Decem ...
Description: Press Release February 09, 2009 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 9, 2009
Media contact 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 Names Robinson Executive Director, Moore Medical Director
The Texas Medical ...
Description: Press Release February 10, 2009 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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 Disciplines 33 Doctors and Issues 399 Physic ...
“... nd our board seal will be affixed.There is no fee for state board verifications. Please allow 10 working days to process your verification. The verification will be mailed directly to the state board of your request.The form is avaliable under Verification Request in the "Licensee Resources" s ... ”
How do I get a verification of my Texas license sent to another state?
Upon written request TMB will provide a state board verification to another state board regarding licensees. The verification includes: licensee's name, license or permit number, issue date, expiration date, disciplinary status, and our board seal will be affixed.
There is no fee for state board verifications. Please allow 10 working days to process your verification. The verification will be mailed directly to the state board of your request.
The form is avaliable under Verification Request in the "Licensee Resources" section of our website.
“For physicians only:If another state board requires your examination grades, please be advised that most physicians will have to contact the Federation of State Medical Boards to obtain examination scores.Federation of State Medical Boards 400 Fuller Wiser Rd. Suite 300 Euless, TX 76039-3855 Tel. (8 ... ”
How do I get a copy of my examination scores sent to another state?
For physicians only:
If another state board requires your examination grades, please be advised that most physicians will have to contact the Federation of State Medical Boards to obtain examination scores.
Federation of State Medical Boards
400 Fuller Wiser Rd.
Suite 300
Euless, TX 76039-3855
Tel. (817) 868-4000
A small percentage of physicians can obtain verification of examination scores from TMB.
please call the Pre-Licensure, Registration and Consumer Services at (512) 305-7030 to confirm the location of your scores.
There is no fee for this verification.
“... part: "The social security number of an applicant for or holder of a license, certificate of registration, or other legal authorization issued by a licensing agency to practice in a specific occupation or profession that is provided to the licensing agency is confidential and is not subject to discl ... ”
Is my social security number subject to open records through TMB?
The 76th Legislature passed HB 692, which states in part: "The social security number of an applicant for or holder of a license, certificate of registration, or other legal authorization issued by a licensing agency to practice in a specific occupation or profession that is provided to the licensing agency is confidential and is not subject to disclosure under the open records law."
The law was passed in the House on March 18 and in the Senate on May 17 and went into effect after being signed by Governor George W. Bush on May 29, 1999.
“... have issues, please contact us at (512) 305-7010 for a verbal verification. ”
When I search for my physician, I get a “No records Match” message. Does my physician have a license in Texas?
You may be entering too much information in your search. Try entering in only the last name and first initial, or only the last name and the city where they practice. If you still have issues, please contact us at (512) 305-7010 for a verbal verification.
“The requirements are the same for International Medical School Graduates (IMGs) and U.S. or Canadian medical school graduates except that: IMGs must demonstrate that they are either ABMS or BOS specialty board certified, have graduated from a medical ... ”
What are the requirements for an international medical school graduate to get a Full Texas Medical License?
The requirements are the same for International Medical School Graduates (IMGs) and U.S. or Canadian medical school graduates except that:
“... e selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, if such an act was validly delegated to a CNRA by a physician, the act is considered to be within the practice of nursing and governed by the Nursing Practice Act. Any discipline for a violation of the standard of care by a CRNA wo ... ”
Is a CRNA under a valid delegation order, subject to discipline by the Texas Medical Board under the Medical Practice Act for a violation of the standard of care in the selection and administration of anesthesia or the care of an anesthetized patient?
No, while the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, if such an act was validly delegated to a CNRA by a physician, the act is considered to be within the practice of nursing and governed by the Nursing Practice Act. Any discipline for a violation of the standard of care by a CRNA would be carried out by the Texas Board of Nursing under the authority of the Nursing Practice Act. Ultimate responsibility and accountability for the medical management of a patient under anesthesia remains with the delegating physician who may be subject to discipline for improper delegation dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case, and how state statutes and regulations apply in those situations.
“... lated fields, contained in a patient's electronic medical record, must contain accurate data and information pertaining to the patient based on actual findings, assessments, evaluations, diagnostics or assessments as documented by the physician."Non-biographical data/information is data that will ty ... ”
What is "non-biographical" information as it pertains to an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)?
165.1(a) (10) now requires the following:
"All non-biographical populated fields, contained in a patient's electronic medical record, must contain accurate data and information pertaining to the patient based on actual findings, assessments, evaluations, diagnostics or assessments as documented by the physician."
Non-biographical data/information is data that will typically change from visit to visit. For example, many EMR systems bring forward from the previous encounter non-biographical information such as symptoms, diagnosis, vitals, lab levels, history, previous treatments etc... However, because symptoms often resolve between encounters (as result of treatment), diagnoses may no longer be active or present (because of previous treatments), and vitals fluctuate, such data fields should not contain inaccurate, non-current, or irrelevant data that is not pertinent to the present illness/issue. Such information may be part of the patient’s history, but should not be reflected as current/present unless such symptoms/diagnoses are ongoing. Such information may become part of the patient’s historical data/information contained in the electronic medical record. Non-biographical information/data contained in a medical record for each encounter should be based on actual assessment, evaluations or other diagnostics that are documented by the physician.
Also see: EMR Position Statement
“... t the review is documented in the patient’s medical record. ”
Must I document the PMP check? Each and every time?
Yes. Each time the patient’s PMP history is accessed, the physician or advanced practice provider must ensure that the review is documented in the patient’s medical record.
“... of the PMP history report in the patient’s medical record. There is no specific method required for documenting that the PMP has been checked prior to issuing a prescription. Certain electronic medical record systems, for example, may provide other ways to document that the review ... ”
May I maintain a copy of the PMP history report in the patient’s medical record?
Yes. The provider may maintain a copy of the PMP history report in the patient’s medical record. There is no specific method required for documenting that the PMP has been checked prior to issuing a prescription. Certain electronic medical record systems, for example, may provide other ways to document that the review has been completed.
“... equest a fingerprint card by contacting the Texas Medical Board at Screen-CIC@tmb.state.tx.us if they are an applicant, or at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us if they are a licensee. When emailing the request, please include a current mailing address. ”
Will I automatically be sent fingerprint cards if I enter an out-of-state address when I apply?
No, fingerprint cards are not automatically sent out to applicants. Because not all applicants reside at the mailing address of record when they submit their online applications, it is the responsibility of the applicant to verify whether or not they can be live-scanned. If that is not an option, they must request a fingerprint card by contacting the Texas Medical Board at Screen-CIC@tmb.state.tx.us if they are an applicant, or at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us if they are a licensee. When emailing the request, please include a current mailing address.
“... session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting prac ... ”
Why was the NCT permit eliminated?
In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
“... session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting prac ... ”
Why can’t I register my NCT permit and my NCT registry at the same time?
In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
The NCT Registry and the NCT Permit were renewed separately. Under current rules and regulations, the NCT registry is on a biennial (2 year) renewal schedule. Before elimination by statutory changes, the NCT permit was an annual renewal.
You will need to continue to renew your NCT Registry listing or hardship exemption to continue to practice as an NCT in Texas.
“The fingerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 601.1111. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first NCT Registry renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 601.1111.
“... to you at the time you submitted your application for licensure, can be found in the email correspondence you received from the Board indicating the status of your application (be sure to check the subject line as well as the text of the email).If you are still unable to locate your 6 digit Board is ... ”
What is my 6 digit Medical Board issued ID number for use in scheduling fingerprinting?
This number, assigned to you at the time you submitted your application for licensure, can be found in the email correspondence you received from the Board indicating the status of your application (be sure to check the subject line as well as the text of the email).
If you are still unable to locate your 6 digit Board issued ID number, please contact the TMB at screen-cic@tmb.state.tx.us for additional information.
“Please be sure you are entering your Board issued 6 digit ID# with “MB-“in front – example: MB-123456 ”
My Board issued 6 digit Medical Board issued ID number doesn’t work with the vender’s website. What do I do?
Please be sure you are entering your Board issued 6 digit ID# with “MB-“in front – example: MB-123456