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“Several types of licensees are required to submit their fingerprints for state and national criminal history background checks prior to renewal, per statutory requirements.
Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee (see the Fin ... ”
“Is there any other documentation I need to provide when I submit my application to take the LMRT Exam?
In order to obtain authorization to attempt passage of the exam, an individual must provide the following documentation:
evidence of current enrollment in an a ... ”
“... as without obtaining a certificate from the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Certain exemptions apply and can be found in Texas Occupations Code (TOC) §168.002.
A pain management clinic may now apply to be designated as a "Gold Designated Practice." Clinics that choose to apply for the & ... ”
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Are the Physicians being singled out?
How much is it going to cost?
Does the fingerprinting fee benefit the TMB?
When do we have to do it?
Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?
Can I get my fingerprints done anywhere?
What is my Board issued 6-digit ID number?
What if my ... ”
“... uing Education Tracking with CE Broker.
The Texas Medical Board has partnered with CE Broker, an online continuing education compliance platform, to provide our licensees with an additional tool to help them more easily find, track, and report continuing education coursework.
All PHYSICIAN, RESPIRAT ... ”
Description: Acupuncture 2011 January, Proposed Rule
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD RULES Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 9 Chapter 183
Acpuncture
Proposed Changes
Draft January 21, 2011
V3-183-Draft
183.20. Continuing Acupuncture Education. (a)(No change) (b) Minimum Continuing Acupuncture Education. As a prerequisite to the annual registration of ...
Description: Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners suspends Houston acupuncture practitioner (Ho)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary, 202Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.usCustomer service: 5123057030 or 8004062 Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examinerssuspends Houston acupuncture practitionerOn February 25, 2025, a disciplinary panel of the Texas State Boa ...
Description: Acupuncture 2011 October, Discipline and Ethics
Document: ... 2011
Chair Raymond J. Graham, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Other committee members present were Chung-Hwei Chernly, L.Ac., Suehing Yee Chiang, and Terry Glenn Rascoe, M.D.. Karen Siegel, L.Ac., attended the Licensure Committee meeting instead. Also present was Medical Director Linda Ga ...
Description: Acupuncture 2011 October, Full Board
Document: ... G MINUTES October 21, 2011 The meeting was called to order at 11:34 a.m. by Allen Cline, L.Ac., Presiding Officer. Board members present were Terry Rascoe, M.D., Assistant Presiding Officer; Raymond J. Graham, Secretary/ Treasurer; Chun-Hwei Chernly, L.Ac.; Suehing Yee Chiang; Karen Siegel, L.Ac.; R ...
Description: Acupuncture 2012 February, CPT Coding Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Document: ... COMMITTEE February 3, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 10:17 a.m. on February 3, 2012, by the Chair, Reynaldo Ximenes, M.D. Committee members present were Allen Cline, L.Ac.; Rachelle L. Webb, L.Ac.; and Raymond J. Graham. Other board members present were Terry Glenn Rascoe, M.D.; ChungHwei C ...
Description: Acupuncture 2012 February, Full Board
Document: ... G MINUTES February 3, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 11:15 a.m. by Allen Cline, L.Ac., Presiding Officer. Board members present were Allen Cline, L.Ac., Presiding Officer; Terry Rascoe, M.D., Assistant Presiding Officer; Raymond J. Graham, Secretary/ Treasurer; Chun-Hwei Chernly, L.Ac.; Sue ...
Description: Acupuncture 2012 May - Education
Document: ... ETING MINUTES May 11, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m. by Terry Glen Rascoe, M.D., Chair. Committee members present were Chung-Hwei Chernly, L.Ac., Karen Siegel, L.Ac. and Raymond J. Graham. Agenda Item 2 Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding requests to become a ...
Description: Acupuncture 2012 May, Request for Approval
Document: ... use "DC" or Chiropractor in adve and for failure to clearly different chiropractic from another busine enterprise.
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Description: Acupuncture 2012 October, Board Minutes
Document: ... S Octo ober 26, 2012 2 The T meeting was w called to o order at 11 1:16 a.m. by Allen D. Cl line, L.Ac., P Presiding Officer. Board mem mbers present t were Terry G. Rascoe, M.D., Assis stant Presidin ng Officer; Raymond d J. Graham, Secretary/ Treasurer; Chun-Hwei C C Chernly, L.A Ac.; Karen Siegel ...
Description: Acupuncture 2012 October, CPT Coding Minutes
Document: ... COMMITTEE October 26, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 9:38 a.m. on October 26, 2012, by the Chair, Reynaldo Ximenes, M.D. Committee members present were Allen Cline, L.Ac.; and Rachelle L. Webb, L.Ac. Other board members present were Terry Glenn Rascoe, M.D., and Chung-Hwei Chernly, L.Ac. St ...
Description: Acupuncture 2013 February, CPT Coding Minutes
Document: ... E Febr ruary 1, 2013 3 The T meeting was w called to o order at 10 0:00 a.m. on February 1, , 2013, by th he Chair, Reynaldo o Ximenes, M.D. M Comm mittee memb bers present w were Rachel lle L. Webb, , L.Ac and K Karen Siegel, L.Ac. L Other board memb bers present were Chung g-Hwei Cher rnly, L.Ac. ...
Description: Medical Board 2007 Nov Action Item Agenda Item 2a Applicant #605 Licensure Committee Proposed Non-Public Non-Disciplinary Rehabilitation OrderNovember 29, 2007
Document: ... 007
Applicant #605s application was reviewed due to a mental impairment and falsification of application. Dr. Oswalt moved to recommend to the full Board that the applicant be allowed to withdraw the application for a Physician-In-Training Permit, due to providing false or misleading information to ...
Description: Medical Board 2006 April Full board
Document: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 7, 2006
The meeting was called to order on April 7, 2006 at 9:11 a.m. by Board President, Roberta Kalafut, D.O. Board members present were Lawrence L. Anderson, M.D.; Jose M. Benavides, M.D.; Patrica Blackwell; Melinda S. Fredricks; ...
Description: Medical Board 2006 April PIPC
Document: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS PUBLIC INFORMATION/PROFILE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES APRIL 7, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. by the chair, Ms. Paulette Southard. Committee members present were Larry Anderson, M.D., Ms. Patricia Blackwell, David Garza, D.O., Mr. Eddie Miles ...
Description: MRT Documentation Checklist & Eligibility Requirements
Document: ... as a starting point for applicants.
Please refer to Board Rules
, Chapter 186,
for complete licensure requirements.
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“... ngerprint 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 604.1523. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first 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 604.1523.
“... ing 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 to TMB, existing medical physicist licenses will have their first registration ... ”
Will I continue to renew my license in my birth month?
Registration/renewal through TMB 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 to TMB, existing medical physicist licenses will have their first registration with TMB per the existing permit expiration date. The renewal fee charged at the time of the first renewal with TMB will be pro-rated to bring the permits in line with the new expiration dates.
“... e is no grace period for the expiration date of a Medical Physicist permit. Once the expiration date has occurred, a 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 o ... ”
What is the penalty for renewing past the expiration date?
There is no grace period for the expiration date of a Medical Physicist permit. Once the expiration date has occurred, a 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.
“... he fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 602.2101. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 602.2101.
“No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without del ... ”
Are CRNA’s authorized to practice independent of physician supervision and delegation?
No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without delegation by a physician.” (Page 5). Since the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, CRNAs must be properly delegated this act by a physician. A CRNA who administers anesthesia without proper delegation from a physician would be liable for the unlicensed practice of medicine.
“... physician assistant. Physicians are required to register all PAs and APRNs that they supervise prior to the delegates beginning to work for them. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.PAs are likewise required t ... ”
Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?
Yes, if you are a physician or a physician assistant.
Physicians are required to register all PAs and APRNs that they supervise prior to the delegates beginning to work for them. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.
PAs are likewise required to register their supervising physicians with the Board prior to beginning to practice under the employment or prescriptive authority agreement. They are also required to notify the Board within 30 days of any change to the scope of the delegation.
APRNs should look to guidance provided by the Texas Board of Nursing for how to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses.
“As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information. ... ”
What amount of detail must be in the documentation of the PMP check?
As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information.
“... individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group. ”
Does everyone at my practice have to apply for a waiver or just the medical director?
Currently, each individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group.
“... ng delegate is also covered under that waiver. So long as the prescribing delegate is prescribing under the authority of a physician who has been granted a waiver, then the prescribing delegate may use non-electronic prescribing means. If a prescribing delegate is issuing a prescription under ... ”
Do delegates who have prescribing authority have to apply for their own waiver or are they covered by the supervising physician’s waiver?
If the supervising physician has a waiver, then the prescribing delegate is also covered under that waiver. So long as the prescribing delegate is prescribing under the authority of a physician who has been granted a waiver, then the prescribing delegate may use non-electronic prescribing means. If a prescribing delegate is issuing a prescription under the authority of a physician who does not have a waiver, then the prescribing delegate must issue the prescription via e-prescribing.
If an individual wants to look up whether a prescribing delegate has a waver they can do so as listed below:
For physician assistants: A PA’s waiver status will not be viewable on their TMB public profile. Each PA’s public profile has a link to their supervising physician’s profile page. The physician’s profile page will list the waiver status.
For nurse practitioners: APRN waivers are determined by the Texas Board of Nursing. Information on the waiver process for the APRNs is available on the Texas Board of Nursing Website.
“Your waiver is good for one year. It will expire one year from the date that the waiver is approved. ”
How long will my waiver last?
Your waiver is good for one year. It will expire one year from the date that the waiver is approved.
“A Board issued 6-digit ID number is required for submitting your fingerprints. This ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. If you were assigned a 5-digit ID number at the time of your application submission, please use a leading zero when submitting your fingerprints. Exa ... ”
What if my Board issued ID number is only 5 digits long?
A Board issued 6-digit ID number is required for submitting your fingerprints. This ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. If you were assigned a 5-digit ID number at the time of your application submission, please use a leading zero when submitting your fingerprints. Example: ID number “12345” becomes “012345”.
“... MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee, payable directly to IdentoGo. Results of the fingerprinting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ”
Can I get my fingerprints done anywhere?
Not at this time. Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee, payable directly to IdentoGo. Results of the fingerprinting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why does the application ask about my mental and physical health status?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the application does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why am I asked about my mental and physical health status during renewal?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the renewal process does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.