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“... e the agency to provide the best possible service and reduce inconvenience for customers.
Applicant Walk-ins:
Due to the high volume of applications being processed by the agency, staff members are unable to meet personally with applicants about their file. Questions or concerns regarding applicatio ... ”
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“... from the registration process, registration fee, and CME.
The following restrictions apply to physicians whose licenses are on retired status:
the physician cannot engage in clinical activities or practice medicine in a Texas, and
to be eligible for retired status, a physician's license can ... ”
“... h of time in a profession, scholarly publications and presentations, and professional accomplishments.
The Conceded Eminence license is limited to:
the practice of the specialty for which the license holder has conceded eminence and authority, and
the confines of the institution or program that rec ... ”
“Application and Application-Related Fees
Application Fee: The fee for physician assistant licensure in Texas is $220.00. Additional non-refundable surcharge related to the Texas Physician Health Program ($5.25) will be assessed with the application fee. The entire fee must be submit ... ”
“... l Emergency Visiting Physician Temporary Permits, and emergency reactivations for retired or cancelled licenses, terminated on July 14, 2023, therefore permit holders who do not have an active permit or license with the Board must cease practice in Texas.
The Licensure Depa ... ”
“... ble only to applicants for a full medical license and allows the applicant to practice for a maximum of 270 days in a medically underserved or health professionals shortage area. The provisional license, by law, cannot be extended.
Before You Apply
Individuals considering applying for a provi ... ”
“... thority agreement be in place between a physician and a PA or APN that has been delegated prescriptive authority.
Eligibility requirements for physicians and physician assistants:
Full, active, and unrestricted licenses are required for online registration.
You are not eligible to register o ... ”
“Physicians and Physician Assistants (PAs) who prescribe or will be prescribing controlled substances in the State of Texas need to be aware of changes to the laws regarding prescribing and ordering these drugs.
Controlled Substance Electronic Prescribing Requirement
Effective January 1, ... ”
“... c’s proposed medical director if different, and all physician owners must contact the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)/Healthcare Integrity and Protection Databank (HIPDB) at https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/ and perform a self-query.
List of current employees and their license numbers ... ”
“Licensee Resources Forms
Click on the link to the left to expand the forms list. ”
“... ldquo;Renewal while on the Inactive Status” and “Returning to Active Status” to understand the entire process and all requirements. To be eligible for inactive status, the license holder must have a current registration permit and have a license in good standing.
To request a ... ”
“... t provides information for the public, consumers, and customers on the agency’s mission, programs, principles and standards of customer service, and helpful contact information.
If you wish to file a complaint against the agency, please see the section below for specific information.
About the ... ”
“... processed. Note: This list is general and should in no way be considered a complete list for any one individual applicant.
It is advisable that all documentation be collected and submitted in one packet; however, the Board realizes that some examination entities and state licensing ... ”
Description: TMB suspends Laredo physician (Vela)
Document: ... o practice medicine due to excessive use of drugs and/or a mental/physical conditionA temporary suspension hearing with notice will be held as soon as practicable with 10 days' notice to Dr. Vela, unless the hearing is specifically waived by Dr. VelaThe temporary suspension remains in place until th ...
Description: Rule Changes December 30, 2007
Document: ... ting the name of the Board; 173.2, Profile Update and Correction Form, making it a violation for a physician to omit required information from the physician's profile; and 173.5, Updates to the Physician's Profile Due to Information Received by a Third Party, adding when amendments may be made by th ...
Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2009
Document: ... g to substantial equivalence of medical education and permits applicants who are foreign graduates to apply one year of their postgraduate training obtained outside the U.S. or Canada for licensure requirements, if the training is approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau o ...
Description: Rule Changes November14, 2000
Document: ... amendment to §165.2, regarding the time frame for release of medical records. Chapter 170, Authority of Physician to Prescribe for the Treatment of Pain rule review with no recommended changes. Chapter 171, Institutional Permits - proposed amendments to §171.2 and §171.3 regarding postgraduate resid ...
Description: Rule Changes September 28, 2006
Document: ... ical Records, amendments to 165.1 Medical Records and the addition of 165.6, Medical Records Regarding an Abortion on an Unemancipated Minor. Chapter 175, Fees, Penalties, and Forms, to include amendments to 175.2, Registration and Renewal Fees, regarding Texas Online fees for office-based anesthesi ...
Description: Rule Changes September 27, 2007
Document: ... neral Provisions, amending to 161.3, Organization and Structure, regarding standards of conduct for Board members, including prohibiting expert testimony by board members in cases in which a licensee is a party and in which the expert testimony relates to the standard of care or medical malpractice. ...
Description: Rule Changes July 03, 2007
Document: ... etermine a school to be Fraudulent or Substandard and to clarify that any foreign medical school must meet the Boards substantial equivalence requirements;163.4, Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants, regarding processing of applications determined to be ineligible to allow appeal to Licensure C ...
Description: Rule Changes May 21, 2000
Document: ... tising - repeal of old chapter, new §§ 164.1164.3 and 164.5 clarifies physician advertising and defines testimonials, false and misleading advertising, etc. Note: §164.4 regarding board certification is reserved for future rulemaking. Chapter 165, Medical Records - amendment to §165.2 mandating that ...
Description: Rule Changes May 05, 2011
Document: ... initions, §164.4, concerning Board Certification, and §164.6, concerning Required Disclosures on Websites. The amendment to §164.2 adds definitions for applicants, application, board, and certifying board. The amendment to §164.4 establishes the process for applicants to have certifying boards appro ...
Description: Rule Changes January 06, 2002
Document: ... tive 1-6-02. Please replace the table of contents and these chapters in your rule book. Click here for the complete board rules. Chapter 163, Licensure. Proposed new 163.13, regarding expedited licensure process. Chapter 166, Physician Registration. Rule review and proposed amendments to 166.1-166.6 ...
Description: Rule Changes December 22 and 25, 2011
Document: Board Rule Changes - December 22 and 25, 2011
The following is a summary of the changes effective December 22, 2011 and December 25, 2011. Click here for the complete board rules: The following is a summary of the changes effective December 22, 2011 and December 25, 2011. Click here for the complete ...
Description: Press Release January 6, 2011
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 18, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 18, 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.
Houston doctor Julia Ward, M.D., suspended for illegal o ...
Description: Press Release January 12, 2010 B (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 Suspends License of Dr. Timothy N. Marks, Li ...
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. ...
“... surance 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 aft ... ”
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.
“... this time, only physician applicants can use the Form Y to expedite an application. Should this change, notification will be posted. ”
Can I expedite my physician assistant application?
At this time, only physician applicants can use the Form Y to expedite an application. Should this change, notification will be posted.
“... cant. Applicants can find the appropriate request form on our website at Supplemental Forms "Form N". ”
My licensing analyst informed me that I need a foreign education evaluation. What do I need to do?
A foreign education evaluation is one tool the board uses in evaluating the medical education of a physician applicant who attended a medical school located outside the United States. The board will accept evaluations from the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA). The cost of the evaluation is borne by the applicant. Applicants can find the appropriate request form on our website at Supplemental Forms "Form N".
“... r, is prevented from paying for your application, and you will have to submit a new application with the correct third party identification number or choose another form of payment. ”
Can my residency program (or other third party) pay my PIT application fee?
Yes. They must register with the TMB for bulk payment processing. Your program will receive a third party identification number which they should make available to you, if they wish to pay your application fee. On the payment page of the online application, select "Pay by Third Party Payment". Enter the third party identification number you were given in the "Third Party ID" field. Note: This number should not be confused with the TMB personal identification number, or your ACGME, AOA, or TMB Program Identification number. Be sure to enter a valid email address. You will receive an email if the application fee has not been paid within seven days. Your application will not be submitted to the Texas Medical Board until the fee has been paid. Entering an incorrect third party identification number will mean that your program, or other third party payer, is prevented from paying for your application, and you will have to submit a new application with the correct third party identification number or choose another form of payment.
“... your request, a completed Name Change Application form and a notarized copy of the legal document(s) that granted your name change, i.e. marriage license, divorce decree etc. ”
What do I need to do to change the name I use professionally?
You must provide us with a statement that gives an explanation of your request, a completed Name Change Application form and a notarized copy of the legal document(s) that granted your name change, i.e. marriage license, divorce decree etc.
“... cannot use the online system, a Change of Address form is available, but not required. Information on the new Change of Address system is available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/change-address ”
Can I give my change of address over the phone?
No. However, changes in mailing or practice addresses can now be updated online in most situations. For those license types that cannot use the online system, a Change of Address form is available, but not required. Information on the new Change of Address system is available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/change-address
“Yes. The completed registration application and payment are due on or before the expiration date of the permit. However, you should allow at least 5 working days for the processing of the form, the fee and posting to the computer system. ”
Is the registration payment due before the expiration of a license?
Yes. The completed registration application and payment are due on or before the expiration date of the permit. However, you should allow at least 5 working days for the processing of the form, the fee and posting to the computer system.
“... ensees who choose to register through a hard copy form, when an online option is available. If an online option is not available (ex: license is delinquent or suspended at the time of registration) the additional processing fee will not be required. ”
Is it the same price to register online or by hard copy?
No. An additional processing fee of $50 will be charged to those licensees who choose to register through a hard copy form, when an online option is available. If an online option is not available (ex: license is delinquent or suspended at the time of registration) the additional processing fee will not be required.
“... 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 incorrect OBA pro-rated fee will be voided, caus ... ”
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 incorrect OBA pro-rated fee will be voided, causing a delay in the registration process. You may email us to request a pro-rated registration form at registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.
“... One hour of formal CME must be in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. A physician must report on the registration form if she or he has completed the required CME. However, newly licensed physicians are exempt from the CME requirements the first time they register. ... ”
Is a physician required to complete CME to register a license?
Yes. Physicians need to complete at least 24 hours of continuing medical education each year, at least half of which must be in formal courses. One hour of formal CME must be in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. A physician must report on the registration form if she or he has completed the required CME. However, newly licensed physicians are exempt from the CME requirements the first time they register.
“... fax). Please use the PMC change of address form located here. ”
How do I submit a name change or change of address for my pain management clinic?
A name change or change of address for a registered pain management clinic must be submitted in writing (by mail or fax). Please use the PMC change of address form located here.
“... pital or for emergency use on the patient’s release from the hospital, as defined by §551.003, Occupations Code and §481.002, Health and Safety Code. A prescription is an order to dispense a drug or device to a patient for self-administration as defined by §551.003, Occupa ... ”
What is the difference between medication orders and prescriptions?
A medication order is an order for administration of a drug or device to a patient in a hospital for administration while the patient is in the hospital or for emergency use on the patient’s release from the hospital, as defined by §551.003, Occupations Code and §481.002, Health and Safety Code. A prescription is an order to dispense a drug or device to a patient for self-administration as defined by §551.003, Occupations Code.
“APRNs and PAs are required to have delegated authority from a licensed physician in order to provide medical aspects of patient care. Historically, this delegation has occurred through a protocol or other written authorization. Rather than requiring multiple documents, delegation protocols can now b ... ”
Do I need to have a protocol in addition to a prescriptive authority agreement?
APRNs and PAs are required to have delegated authority from a licensed physician in order to provide medical aspects of patient care. Historically, this delegation has occurred through a protocol or other written authorization. Rather than requiring multiple documents, delegation protocols can now be included in one document the prescriptive authority agreement. The prescriptive authority agreement need not describe the exact steps that an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant must take with respect to each specific condition, disease, or symptom, however.
“... 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 ... ”
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.
“... ense, 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 Mar ... ”
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.