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“... nformation related to the registration/renewal or verification of a license, permit or certificate, MyTMB access, CME audit or registration of prescriptive delegation, please include your name and license number and email us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.
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“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?
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“... sprudence 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 pay the fee within 90 days of the date your license was issued to avoid penalty fees.
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To activate your license for the first time, you need to pay your first time registration fee within 90 days of your license issue date. To maintain an active license you will need to renew your registration biennially.
At this time, initial Acupuncture registration may not be co ... ”
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to be eligible for retired status, a physician's license cannot be under investigation, under a Board order, or be otherwise restricted.
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on off ... ”
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2000
Document: ... les adopted in March because they are included in license verification reports currently available to the public. The Board has been required by legislative action to collect information regarding ethnic origin since 1983 and must continue to do so. The three items removed from the Profile report wi ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2006
Document: ... a member of the Executive Committee, Credentials Verification Study
Committee, Search Committee, Finance Committee, Ad Hoc Committee to Study Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Ad Hoc Committee for Optometric Issues, Ad Hoc Committee to Study Office-Based Anesthesia, and the Non-Profit Healt ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2002
Document: ... ion of those profiles will state "not available." License verification reports are also available online. Board Approves Proficiency Requirement The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners became the first state medical board to formally endorse implementation of a program requiring periodic demonstr ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2001
Document: ... ofile was already available to the public through license verifications. Profiles provide additional information about education and training, along with new information about patient services such as Medicaid acceptance, accessibility for persons w ith disabilities, hospital privileges and any lang ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2004
Document: ... ded appropriations, funded by a new $80 physician license surcharge, sufficient to implement S.B. 104 requirements and strengthen regulation.
The funding covers costs of the Expert Physician Panel and other enforcement activities. The bill provided for 20 new FTEs for enforcement. TMB has reorgan ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2009
Document: ... greed order of public reprimand sus
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pending his license and staying the suspension under
the following conditions: that within one year he ob
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90 days he pay an administrative penalty o ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2007
Document: ... he Texas Medical Board has two core functions: to license qualified physicians, physician assistants and acupuncturists who wish to practice in Texas; and to take disciplinary action against licensees found to be in violation of the Medical Practice Act (which is part of the Texas Occupations Code) ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2010
Document: ... ovided by the physician in recovery;
and written verification of attendance at self-help or support
group meetings.
Individuals are not eligible to participate in the program if
they have violated the standard of care as a result of drugs or
alcohol, committed a boundary violation with a p ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2008
Document: ... training is helpful because of the complexity of license applications. Before TMB can license a physician, it first must determine that the physicians education and training are substantially equivalent to the medical education and training provided in Texas. This can prove challenging, as TMB last ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1997
Document: ... tinuing medical education each year to renew your license. At least 12 hours must include formal education. Correction The disciplinary actions in the Spring 1997 issue of the Medical Board Report listed Raul Garza, M.D., in San Benito, CA. Dr. Garza is in San Benito, TX. Executive Director's Column ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1998
Document: ... s New Rules Are You Practicing Medicine Without a License? Continuing Medical Education Reminder Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Frequently Asked Questions TxDot Provides New Information on Disabled Person Placards New Legislation makes Social Security Numbers Confidential Birth Announcem ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1999
Document: ... s New Rules Are You Practicing Medicine Without a License? Continuing Medical Education Reminder Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Frequently Asked Questions TxDot Provides New Information on Disabled Person Placards New Legislation makes Social Security Numbers Confidential Birth Announcem ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2005
Document: ... t and herbologist and holds the first acupuncture license issued in Texas. Dr. Counts received his medical degree from UTMB Galveston in 1972. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice; a Fellow of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture; and Vice President of the Texas Chapter o ...
Description: TMB Bulletin June-July 2003
Document: ... rnelliMitchell served as chair of the Credentials Verification Service Committee, on the Licensure Committee, on the Ad Hoc Committee for Integrative and Complementary Medicine, and on the Public Information/Profile Committee. Mr. Ed Hicks Sr., a public member from Corpus Christi, served from 199720 ...
Description: TMB Bulletin March 2013
Document: ... ent disciplinary ac on is to ensure Texas medical license physicians are well-informed about the laws of Texas as they relate to the prac ce of medicine. To provide licensees the most current and relevant informa on, the TMB in 2010 launched a CME-eligible presenta on to medical socie es, physician ...
“... sed 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 L ... ”
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.
“... g link: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/look-up-a-license. Texas Health Compare – an online guide from the Texas Department of Insurance for choosing health plans and providers, available at the following link: http://www.texashealthoptions.com/compare/index.html. Other provider directories ... ”
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.
“... ou 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 ... ”
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.
“... ce until the next Board meeting, when a permanent license will be issued. The fee is $107. ”
Is there an Acupuncture temporary license?
Yes. You may request that one be issued once your file is complete so that you can practice until the next Board meeting, when a permanent license will be issued. The fee is $107.
“... or renewal of an active Texas Physician Assistant License. ”
Does Texas require NCCPA Certification?
NCCPA Certification is required for initial licensure in Texas but not for renewal of an active Texas Physician Assistant License.
“Applications for PA licensure are submitted online. ”
How do I apply for a PA license?
Applications for PA licensure are submitted online.
“... s a fee of $107 if you are requesting a temporary license. ”
What is the PA application fee?
The application-processing fee is $220.00 that must be submitted along with the completed application. In addition, there is a fee of $107 if you are requesting a temporary license.
“Individual application processing time will vary according to the complexity of the application. Factors that increase complexity are “yes” answers to any of the Professionalism questions on the application. ”
How long does it take to process a license application?
Individual application processing time will vary according to the complexity of the application. Factors that increase complexity are “yes” answers to any of the Professionalism questions on the application.
“No. Texas law requires graduation from an accredited PA program for eligibility. ”
I am a foreign medical graduate. Can I get a PA license with my medical degree?
No. Texas law requires graduation from an accredited PA program for eligibility.
“... . The request is made by mailing in the Temporary License Affidavit with the $107 fee. A temporary license cannot be issued until all supporting documents for your online application have been received, and your file has been reviewed and determined complete by your assigned licensing analyst. The t ... ”
Can I get a temporary PA license?
Yes, if you have requested and paid for one. The request is made by mailing in the Temporary License Affidavit with the $107 fee. A temporary license cannot be issued until all supporting documents for your online application have been received, and your file has been reviewed and determined complete by your assigned licensing analyst. The temporary license is considered a full and active license and will allow you to practice until your permanent license is issued. Permanent licenses are issued once a month. Please see the License Issue Dates link to the left for more information.
“Yes. All physician applicants are required to submit their fingerprints for a criminal background check. ”
When I apply for a physician license, will I have to have my fingerprints taken?
Yes. All physician applicants are required to submit their fingerprints for a criminal background check.
“The Board assigns the first registration period. These vary in length from 12 to 24 months. First time registration fees are prorated accordingly:Initial Registration Fee prorated amounts, as of 9/1/2023:Initial registration of 12 months - $283.48Initial registration of 24 months - $469.48 ... ”
What is the initial registration fee for my physician license?
The Board assigns the first registration period. These vary in length from 12 to 24 months. First time registration fees are prorated accordingly:
Initial Registration Fee prorated amounts, as of 9/1/2023:
Initial registration of 12 months - $283.48
Initial registration of 24 months - $469.48
“The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) is a service created by the Federation of State Medical Boards to streamline the credentialing and licensing process. FCVS is not a requirement for Texas licensure and is in no way a guarantee of licensure or of an expedited application process ... ”
What is FCVS? What information do they collect? Would this service benefit my physician licensure application?
The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) is a service created by the Federation of State Medical Boards to streamline the credentialing and licensing process. FCVS is not a requirement for Texas licensure and is in no way a guarantee of licensure or of an expedited application process in Texas. FCVS will be of the greatest benefit to an applicant who is applying from a school that will not issue multiple sets of documents or will be applying to several other states in addition to Texas. The Federation of State Medical Boards collects information regarding an applicant's identity, medical education, postgraduate training, licensure examination history, ECFMG certification, and board action history. This information is verified by the FCVS and maintained as a primary source record of a physician's credentials. FCVS will send a standard portfolio to state boards, hospitals, managed care plans, or professional societies at the applicant's request. Please note that the Texas Medical Board may require additional documentation in place of or in addition to the documentation provided within the FCVS packet. Please contact the Federation of State Medical Boards directly concerning service fees and processing times.
“... s due and payable upon issuance of your permanent license. ”
What is the fee to apply for a physician license?
As of 9/1/2015, the fee for physician licensure in Texas is $817.00. The entire fee must be submitted before your application can be assigned and processed. This fee does not include the registration fee, which is due and payable upon issuance of your permanent license.
“Yes. If you have passed a licensing examination (FLEX, NBME, NBOME, USMLE, COMLEX, LMCC or a state board examination) acceptable by the board, you may apply for licensure. ”
I have passed a licensing exam but do not hold a state or provincial license. Can I apply for physician licensure in Texas?
Yes. If you have passed a licensing examination (FLEX, NBME, NBOME, USMLE, COMLEX, LMCC or a state board examination) acceptable by the board, you may apply for licensure.