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“The physician owner of a pain management clinic must register with the TMB. Only the primary physician owner is required to register with the board if there is more than one physician owner of the clinic. Each clinic requires a separate certificate.
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“... t is jurisdictional, the board begins the process of determining whether there is evidence to support an allegation that there has been a violation of the Medical Practice Act. Examples of violations include inappropriate prescribing, incorrect diagnosis, or a medical error that may or may not have ... ”
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How do I obtain a copy of my medical records?
What are reasonable fees for medical records?
What are reasonable fees for billing records?
What are reasonable fees for hospital records?
How long do physicians have to keep medical records?
My physician closed his office. How do I get my me ... ”
“... uo;s Profile?
I’m looking for a physician of a particular specialty. Does the “Look up a License” system let me do that?
When I search for my physician, I get a “No records Match” message. Does my physician have a license in Texas?
My physician’s profile say ... ”
“... nts. 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 change to the Inactive status for a Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner certificate, complete and return the inactive request form (link below) ... ”
“The Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners convenes three times a year and consists of nine members appointed by the Governor for six-year staggered terms not requiring Senate confirmation. The presiding officer of the Board is also appointed by the Governor. The Board consists of the following: ... ”
“The link below will allow a search of any Board action issued (Board order, remedial plan, cease and desist, etc.), including those issued to pain management clinics.
After clicking the link below and accepting the usage terms, click on the "License Type" dropdown, select "Pain Management Clinic (Bo ... ”
“... Legislature (1999). Pursuant to the requirements of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2114, “Customer Service” (Compact with Texans). The Compact provides information for the public, consumers, and customers on the agency’s mission, programs, principles and standards of cus ... ”
“... and Reissuance) must submit the following:
Proof of Identity. Copy of birth certificate or passport.
Diploma. Copy of Acupuncture Diploma.
Dean's Certification (Form D) and certified acupuncture school transcript. These forms can be found by clicking the Supplemental Forms link to the l ... ”
“Acupuncture School Codes
Copy the appropriate school code and paste it into the correct field of the online application.
If you are unable to locate your school on this list, you may enter the code 9999, however, please be aware that this will delay the processing of your application.
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“Overview of the Acupuncture Application Process
You submit your application online. Note which supporting documents you will need to submit for your application to be complete.
You begin collecting and submitting the supporting documents needed.We recommend using one of the private overnight delive ... ”
“... nsure and Reissuance) must submit the following:
Copy of birth certificate, drivers license, or passport.
Copy of Acudetox Certificate.
Certified Acudetox training transcript request that the provider of the acudetox training course you attended submit this to you in an unopened envelope with the s ... ”
“Acudetox Training Program Codes
Copy the appropriate school code and paste it into the correct field of the online application.
If you are unable to locate your school on this list, you may enter the code 9999, however, please be aware that this will delay the processing of your application.
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“... Specialist Online Application
Acudetox Checklist of Supplemental Documentation
Acudetox Training Program Codes
Acudetox Sample Application - New
After license is issued
New - Electronic License
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Apply for Your License Online
Additional Licensure Forms
Acudetox Eligibility
Supplemental Documentation Checklist
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“If your pro-rated initial registration is for less than 12 months, you are exempt from the CME requirement until your subsequent registration. ”
I just got my license this year. Do I have to complete CME before I register?
If your pro-rated initial registration is for less than 12 months, you are exempt from the CME requirement until your subsequent registration.
“A PA may carry forward a maximum of 80 total excess CME credit hours (40 hours in each category) for up to two years. ”
What if I have more than enough hours of CME to renew my PA license? Can I use some of the credits for next year?
A PA may carry forward a maximum of 80 total excess CME credit hours (40 hours in each category) for up to two years.
“... re is no grace period if you do not register your license on time. Once a license becomes delinquent, it is considering practicing without a license to practice as a PA, which may be prosecuted by the local district attorney. The policy of the Board, however, is that the only administrative penalty ... ”
Is there a grace period if I do not pay my PA registration on time?
There is no grace period if you do not register your license on time. Once a license becomes delinquent, it is considering practicing without a license to practice as a PA, which may be prosecuted by the local district attorney. The policy of the Board, however, is that the only administrative penalty is the payment of penalty fees required by statute.
“... ration 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-ra ... ”
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.
“... es. 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 comple ... ”
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.
“... time a physician may request to cancel his or her license. However, once a license is cancelled, in order to reactivate it, a physician will be required to apply for relicensure and meet all requirements for licensure in effect at the time of application. ... ”
Can a physician request the cancellation of a license?
Yes. At any time a physician may request to cancel his or her license. However, once a license is cancelled, in order to reactivate it, a physician will be required to apply for relicensure and meet all requirements for licensure in effect at the time of application.
“... To be eligible for retired status, a physician's license cannot be under investigation, under a Board order, or be otherwise restricted. Physicians on a retired status must not engage in clinical activities or practice in any state, must not prescribe or administer drugs to anyone, nor may the phys ... ”
Is there a retired status for physicians in Texas?
Yes. A physician on an official retired status is exempt from the registration fee. To be eligible for retired status, a physician's license cannot be under investigation, under a Board order, or be otherwise restricted. Physicians on a retired status must not engage in clinical activities or practice in any state, must not prescribe or administer drugs to anyone, nor may the physician possess a DEA or Texas controlled substance number. Additionally, the physician's license may not be endorsed to any state. A physician whose license has been placed on official retired status must obtain the approval of the board before returning to active status. The physician should contact the board for information on the approval procedure.
“... ere is a 30-day grace period following expiration of a registration permit. Penalties are as follows: 30 days following expiration of permit - $0 Permit expired longer than 30 days, but less than 91 - $75 Permit expired longer than 90 days, but less than one year - $150 License is considered cancell ... ”
What are the penalties for physician registering late?
There is a 30-day grace period following expiration of a registration permit. Penalties are as follows: 30 days following expiration of permit - $0 Permit expired longer than 30 days, but less than 91 - $75 Permit expired longer than 90 days, but less than one year - $150 License is considered cancelled if not registered at one year.
“... e information is gathered in conjunction with the license registration and is available to the public through our online verification database. The Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 154.006 requires that information be made available through the physician profile system. In addition to the statutorily ... ”
What information is available on a physician’s Profile?
Statutory regulations require the TMB to maintain a profile on each licensed physician. This profile information is gathered in conjunction with the license registration and is available to the public through our online verification database. The Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 154.006 requires that information be made available through the physician profile system. In addition to the statutorily required information, the TMB has adopted rules (Chapter 162) regarding the contents of the physician profile system. Due to concern expressed by licensees regarding identity theft and the public disclosure of exact dates of birth, the TMB no longer includes exact dates of birth in our data products, online verification databases or verbal verifications. We do however continue to include birth year.
“... is available on our website, or if you prefer, a copy of your profile information will be provided to you upon request. ”
Is there a way to check the Profile and/or correct errors?
Profile changes/corrections/updates must be submitted in writing, with a signature. Written changes can be sent to: TMB P.O. Box 2029 MC-906 Austin, TX 78768-2029 (f) 512-463-9416 or (888) 790-0621 Profile information is available on our website, or if you prefer, a copy of your profile information will be provided to you upon request.
“... ian whose only clinical practice is the provision of voluntary charity care to indigent populations shall be exempt from the registration fee but must register the license as well as report CME. The physician's practice of medicine must not include the provision of medical services for either direct ... ”
Is there an exemption for retired physicians providing voluntary charity care?
Yes. A retired physician whose only clinical practice is the provision of voluntary charity care to indigent populations shall be exempt from the registration fee but must register the license as well as report CME. The physician's practice of medicine must not include the provision of medical services for either direct or indirect compensation which has monetary value of any kind and the physician's practice is limited to voluntary charity care to indigent populations and receives no direct or indirect compensation of any kind for medical services rendered. Also, the physician's practice cannot include the provision of medical services to family members or the self-prescribing of controlled substances or dangerous drugs. A physician who violates the provisions of this exemption may be subject to disciplinary action. Action may be based on unprofessional or dishonorable conduct likely to deceive, defraud, or injure the public if the physician engages in the compensated practice of medicine, provides medical services to members of the physician's family, or self-prescribes controlled substances or dangerous drugs. Additionally, a physician who attempts to obtain this exemption by submitting false or misleading statements shall be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the Medical Practice Act, in addition to any civil or criminal actions provided for by the state or federal law.
“... tices in Texas • has an unrestricted medical license • holds a certificate of registration for that pain management clinic In addition, the owner/operator of a pain management clinic, an employee of the clinic, or a person with whom a clinic contracts for services may not: • ha ... ”
Who can own or operate a pain management clinic?
A pain management clinic may not operate in Texas unless the clinic is owned and operated by a medical director who: • is a physician who practices in Texas • has an unrestricted medical license • holds a certificate of registration for that pain management clinic In addition, the owner/operator of a pain management clinic, an employee of the clinic, or a person with whom a clinic contracts for services may not: • have been denied, by any jurisdiction, a license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency or a state public safety agency under which the person may prescribe, dispense, administer, supply, or sell a controlled substance; • have held a license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency or a state public safety agency in any jurisdiction, under which the person may prescribe, dispense, administer, supply, or sell a controlled substance, that has been restricted; or • have been subject to disciplinary action by any licensing entity for conduct that was a result of inappropriately prescribing, dispensing, administering, supplying, or selling a controlled substance A pain management clinic may not be owned wholly or partly by a person who has been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or received deferred adjudication for: • an offense that constitutes a felony; or • an offense that constitutes a misdemeanor, the facts of which relate to the distribution of illegal prescription drugs or a controlled substance as defined by Texas Occupations Code Annotated §551.003(11) The medical director of a pain management clinic must operate the clinic in compliance with Drug Prevention and Control Act, 21 U.S.C.A. 801 et.seq. and the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Chapter 481 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, relating to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances. The medical director of a pain management clinic must, on an annual basis, ensure that all personnel: • are properly licensed, if applicable, • are trained including 10 hours of continuing medical education related to pain management, and • are qualified for employment.
“There is no grace period for the expiration date of this license. Once the expiration date has occurred, penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one yea ... ”
What are the penalties for registering late?
There is no grace period for the expiration date of this license. Once the expiration date has occurred, penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled.
“Yes. You are required to provide a copy of the prescriptive authority agreement to the board that requested it within three business days. Although SB 406 did not specifically note that facility-based protocols must also be submitted within this time frame, each licensing board has the a ... ”
Do I have to produce my prescriptive authority agreement or facility-based protocol if a licensing board asks to see it?
Yes. You are required to provide a copy of the prescriptive authority agreement to the board that requested it within three business days. Although SB 406 did not specifically note that facility-based protocols must also be submitted within this time frame, each licensing board has the authority to request this information. Failure to provide the requested information could result in disciplinary action against the professional license.
“... nurse, or physician assistant must have an active license to practice that is not suspended, delinquent, or otherwise subject to a disciplinary order that specifically prohibits the licensee from entering into a prescriptive authority agreement. Note that if a licensee’s auth ... ”
What constitutes a license that is in good standing for purposes of entering a prescriptive authority agreement?
A physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant must have an active license to practice that is not suspended, delinquent, or otherwise subject to a disciplinary order that specifically prohibits the licensee from entering into a prescriptive authority agreement.
Note that if a licensee’s authority to supervise, delegate, or prescribe devices is limited under a board order, the licensee may enter into a prescriptive authority agreement and practice under the agreement only to the extent permitted by the board order.