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“Physicians, Physician Assistants, and several other types of licensure applicants are required to submit their fingerprints for state and national criminal history background checks.
Please note that having a criminal history does not automatically disqualify you from obtaining a license throu ... ”
“... ny disciplinary action against the physician by a medical licensing board of another state.
This section of the physician profile displays any applicable descriptions. ”
“... or delegates prescriptive authority to Physician Assistants (PAs)s. Current registered supervisions and delegations to PAs are displayed in this section of the physician profile. ”
“This policy documents the Texas Medical Board’s policy on linking between TMB and third-party websites. The policy helps ensure the following:
1. Information on TMB’s site benefits the public including consumers, licensees, applicants, stakeholder and interested parties.2. TMB site visit ... ”
“... on Report issued on September 12, 2019, the Texas Medical Board would like to remind its licensees that Section 611.004(a)(2) of the Texas Health and Safety Code authorizes physicians, and persons licensed or certified by the state of Texas to diagnose, evaluate, or treat any mental or emotional con ... ”
“... res, terminates employment, or otherwise leaves a medical practice, he or she is responsible for:
ensuring that patients receive reasonable notification and are given the opportunity to obtain copies of their records or arrange for the transfer of their medical records to another physician; and
not ... ”
“... mation is seen, processed, or stored by the Texas Medical Board.
The payment portion of the online registration system is handled by Texas.gov, the official website of Texas. The price of this service includes funds that support the ongoing operations and enhancements of Texas.gov, w ... ”
“... s to be jointly owned by physicians and physician assistants subject to certain limitations, including percent of ownership by physician assistants. There are annual reporting requirements for physician and physician assistant owners.
Highlights include:
the organizers must be physicians and ... ”
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To whom it may concern:
The Texas Medical board has a website located at http://www.tmb.state.tx.us . We have a public web based verification system that is run in-house located on our website. To access this database choose the link “Look up a License” from our home page ... ”
“... clude legislation impacting physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, and a variety of other license types.
Access legislative updates here: Legislative Updates
As a state agency, TMB has a number of reporting requirements to the legislature, governor ... ”
“The Texas Medical Board issues a full unrestricted medical license to qualified physicians to practice medicine in Texas. Applicants who do not qualify for a full medical license may qualify for a limited license or permit. The Licensure Department of the Texas Medical Board is committed ... ”
“... tability Act
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All United States Medical Schools
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“... egarding changes or implementation of such rules.
Medical Board Committee List ”
“... timely register for electronic filing, the Texas Medical Board may take action based on the violation. (See Tex. Health and Safety Code, §193.005)
Texas Electronic Vital Events Registrar (TxEVER) supports all vital events operations, including reporting, registration, and amendments of births ... ”
“... Texas. In addition to a license, physician assistants in Texas must practice under the supervision of one or more supervising physicians, and if prescribing drugs, must have a prescriptive delegation agreement with their supervising physician(s).
The Licensure Department of the Texas Ph ... ”
Description: Rule Changes March 18, 2013
Document: ... §163.2 clarifies that applicants from unapproved medical schools in the United States and Canada may still qualify for licensure through appropriate board certification. Chapter 187. PROCEDURAL RULES 22 TAC §187.44 The amendment to §187.44 provides for a five calendar day deadline prior to a schedu ...
Description: Rule Changes March 05, 2000
Document: ... The amendment will clarify the provisions of the Medical Practice Act under which physicians holding training permits may be disciplined. Chapter 173, Physician Profiles - proposed new 173.1-173.7, concerning information to be collected by the board as mandated by House Bill 110, 76th Legislature. ...
Description: Rule Changes March 09, 2009
Document: ... complete board rules. Chapter 162, Supervision of Medical School and Physician Assistant Student, with amendments to §162.1, Supervision of Medical Students, provides for the supervision of a medical student who is not enrolled at a Texas medical school as a full-time student or visiting student. Ch ...
Description: Rule Changes March 07, 2012
Document: ... HYSICIAN PROFILES 22 TAC §173.1, §173.3 The Texas Medical Board adopted amendments to §173.1, concerning Profile Contents; and §173.3, concerning Physician-Initiated Updates. The amendment to §173.1 clarifies what utilization review services are subject to reporting on a physician's profile and spec ...
Description: Rule Changes March 07, 2002
Document: ... 163.10 regarding the performance and delivery of medical education, examinations, education and documentation requirements, relicensure requirements, and the use of the Federation of State Medical Board's Credentials Verification Service (FCVS). Chapter 171, Postgraduate Training Permits (new title ...
Description: Rule Changes March 06, 2003
Document: ... al clean-up of the chapter. Chapter 184, Surgical Assistants. Amendments to ''184.4, 184.6, and 184.8 regarding licensure documentation, license renewal, and examinations. Chapter 187, Procedural Rules. Amendments to ''187.18 and 187.39 regarding costs of administrative hearings and informal settlem ...
Description: Rule Changes April 16, 2008
Document: ... ent that a physician who wishes to have an active medical license after his license has been revoked or suspended must also demonstrate that his service would benefit the citizens of Texas, amending 167.1 Reinstatement and Reissuance of Medical License Following Suspension or Revocation and 167.3 Ap ...
Description: Rule Changes April 27, 2003
Document: ... new '174.17 regarding the use of the Internet in medical practice. Chapter 184, Surgical Assistants. Amendments to §184.25 regarding continuing education for surgical assistants. Chapter 187, Procedural Rules. Amendments to §§187.10, .12, and .13 which will formalize the procedure whereby the Execu ...
Description: Rule Changes May 01, 2006
Document: ... Forms. Increased registration fees for Physician Assistants. Chapter 183, Acupuncture. Amendments adds a more extensive list of functions of the Acupuncture board; update the citation to the board rule regarding licensure; delete references to provision of 183.4(g) that is being deleted; update nam ...
Description: Rule Changes February 28, 1999
Document: ... acceptable for licensure. Chapter 197, Emergenc y Medical Service, sections 197.2-197.5 are repealed and replaced with new language
Description: Rule Changes January 25, 2006
Document: ... ovisions. Amendments change "Texas State Board of Medical Examiners" to "Texas Medical Board" and "Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners" to "Texas Physician Assistant Board;" the number of members of the Texas Medical Board to 19 and the number of public members to 7. Chapter 163, Lice ...
Description: Rule Changes January 22, 2009
Document: ... re recognized for the purpose of an international medical school graduate to prove that the medical school was substantially equivalent to a Texas medical school at the time of attendance. Chapter 165 Medical Records, amending 165.1, Medical Records, clarifies that a physician must destroy medical r ...
Description: Rule Changes January 17, 2011
Document: ... ial Surgery, or is a member the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialties (BOS) or b) if their certifying board can meet specific standards outlined in the rule. Physicians whose certifying boards are not specifically named ...
Description: Rule Changes January 09, 2005
Document: ... complete board rules. Chapter 162, Supervision of Medical Students: Amendments to §162.1 repealing requirement that supervising physician hold clinical faculty appointment and new §162.2 adding provisions of Chapter 186, Supervision of Physician Assistant Students. Chapter 166, Physician Registratio ...
Description: Rule Changes January 09, 2003
Document: ... int procedure notification. Chapter 184, Surgical Assistants. Amendments to §§184.19 and 184.21 regarding the complaint procedure notification and correction of the name of a surgical assistant association. Chapter 187, Procedural Rules. Amendments to §§187.16, 187.27, and 187.28 regarding informal ...
“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. ”
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.
“... ermit 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 char ... ”
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.
“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. ”
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.
“... w to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses. ”
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.
“... wship or other structured program; passage of the Medical Jurisprudence Examination; and/or such other remedial or restrictive conditions or requirements which, in the discretion of the board, are necessary to ensure protection of the public and minimal competency of the applicant to safely practice ... ”
Are there any additional requirements that I need to complete before I request to return my retired physician license to an active status?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.
If the request is granted, it may be granted without conditions or subject to such conditions which the board determines are necessary to adequately protect the public. Requests are reviewed on a case by case basis.
Below are some examples of conditions that may be required (alone or in combination) to return a retired license to an active status:
“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.
“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. ”
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.
“... aver 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 ... ”
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.