“... ysician, physician assistant, acupuncturist, medical radiologic technologist, non-certified radiological technician, respiratory care practitioner, medical physicist, or perfusionist.
Please note that this evaluation is not a guarantee of eligibility for licensure. Applicants must m ... ”
“... ation process, and the required documentation and fees before submitting their applications. The TSBAE meets and grants permanent licenses three times per year. A temporary license may be issued, if requested by the applicant, to allow the applicant to practice after the application has been a ... ”
“... ; Failure to register will result in penalty fees, and after one year, license cancellation.
Initial registration is completed via hardcopy forms sent to the licensee shortly after issuance and subsequent renewals can be completed online.
Please note: You must complete registration and p ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
“Delinquency fees
Initial Registration – If you have not registered your license within 90 days of your license issue date, a penalty fee equal to half of the registration fee will be assessed. If you have not registered your license within 120 days of your license issue date, the ... ”
“... gical assistants, respiratory care practitioners, medical radiologic technologists, medical physicists, and perfusionists.
If you wish to complain to the Board, please do so in writing. Provide full name and practice address of practitioner. Also, provide dates and details of any incident, being as ... ”
“... physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, medical radiological technologists, non-certified radiologic technicians, respiratory care practitioners, medical physicists, and perfusionists licensed by the State of Texas. (This includes Physician Profiles and verifications for oth ... ”
“... rgical Physician Assistant program or a
4) a full medical school (and receipt of a physician's degree).
Worked 2000 hours within the last 3 years as a Surgical Assistant.
Taken and passed one of the three national certifying exams.
Have a current national Board Certification.
Have never been ... ”
“... rsquo;s check or money order payable to the Texas Medical Board. An 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 submitted before your application can be assigned and proces ... ”
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Board Rule 195.3(d), the medical director or owner/operator of the pain management clinic, must on annual basis, ensure all personnel are properly licensed and, if applicable, have the requisite training to include 10 hours of continuing medical education (CME) annually in the area of pain ma ... ”
“... hure
Provides helpful information about the Texas Medical Board, its disciplinary process, how to research a licensee, and how to file a complaint.
TMB Consumer Brochure
Consumer Guide to Health Care
This guide for consumers on the quality of healthcare and healthcare billing and pri ... ”
“... r written request to:
Open Records
Texas Medical Board
You may send your request by:
mail to: P.O. Box 2018, Austin TX 78768
e-mail to: openrecords@tmb.state.tx.us
fax to: &nbs ... ”
“TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD RESOURCE EFFICIENCY PLAN
The Texas Medical Board is committed to energy conservation by ensuring our facilities are operating in an efficient and effective manner.
Regarding energy management, the TMB’s original Resource Efficiency Plan (REP), submitted October 2002, ... ”
“... egistration permit. Refunds of registration fees already paid cannot be made.
Acupuncture Cancellation by Request
If you have any questions, please contact the Registration Department at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us . ”
“... limited license that allows physicians to use the medical and clinical knowledge, skill, and judgment of a fully licensed physician in ways which may affect the health and safety of the public or any person.
It does not include the authority to
pract ... ”
“The requirements are the same for International Medical School Graduates (IMGs) and U.S. or Canadian medical school graduates except that: IMGs must demonstrate that they are either ABMS or BOS specialty board certified, have graduated from a medical ... ”
What are the requirements for an international medical school graduate to get a Full Texas Medical License?
The requirements are the same for International Medical School Graduates (IMGs) and U.S. or Canadian medical school graduates except that:
“... e selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, if such an act was validly delegated to a CNRA by a physician, the act is considered to be within the practice of nursing and governed by the Nursing Practice Act. Any discipline for a violation of the standard of care by a CRNA wo ... ”
Is a CRNA under a valid delegation order, subject to discipline by the Texas Medical Board under the Medical Practice Act for a violation of the standard of care in the selection and administration of anesthesia or the care of an anesthetized patient?
No, while the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, if such an act was validly delegated to a CNRA by a physician, the act is considered to be within the practice of nursing and governed by the Nursing Practice Act. Any discipline for a violation of the standard of care by a CRNA would be carried out by the Texas Board of Nursing under the authority of the Nursing Practice Act. Ultimate responsibility and accountability for the medical management of a patient under anesthesia remains with the delegating physician who may be subject to discipline for improper delegation dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case, and how state statutes and regulations apply in those situations.
“... lated fields, contained in a patient's electronic medical record, must contain accurate data and information pertaining to the patient based on actual findings, assessments, evaluations, diagnostics or assessments as documented by the physician."Non-biographical data/information is data that will ty ... ”
What is "non-biographical" information as it pertains to an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)?
165.1(a) (10) now requires the following:
"All non-biographical populated fields, contained in a patient's electronic medical record, must contain accurate data and information pertaining to the patient based on actual findings, assessments, evaluations, diagnostics or assessments as documented by the physician."
Non-biographical data/information is data that will typically change from visit to visit. For example, many EMR systems bring forward from the previous encounter non-biographical information such as symptoms, diagnosis, vitals, lab levels, history, previous treatments etc... However, because symptoms often resolve between encounters (as result of treatment), diagnoses may no longer be active or present (because of previous treatments), and vitals fluctuate, such data fields should not contain inaccurate, non-current, or irrelevant data that is not pertinent to the present illness/issue. Such information may be part of the patient’s history, but should not be reflected as current/present unless such symptoms/diagnoses are ongoing. Such information may become part of the patient’s historical data/information contained in the electronic medical record. Non-biographical information/data contained in a medical record for each encounter should be based on actual assessment, evaluations or other diagnostics that are documented by the physician.
Also see: EMR Position Statement
“... t the review is documented in the patient’s medical record. ”
Must I document the PMP check? Each and every time?
Yes. Each time the patient’s PMP history is accessed, the physician or advanced practice provider must ensure that the review is documented in the patient’s medical record.
“... of the PMP history report in the patient’s medical record. There is no specific method required for documenting that the PMP has been checked prior to issuing a prescription. Certain electronic medical record systems, for example, may provide other ways to document that the review ... ”
May I maintain a copy of the PMP history report in the patient’s medical record?
Yes. The provider may maintain a copy of the PMP history report in the patient’s medical record. There is no specific method required for documenting that the PMP has been checked prior to issuing a prescription. Certain electronic medical record systems, for example, may provide other ways to document that the review has been completed.
“... t all applicants reside at the mailing address of record when they submit their online applications, it is the responsibility of the applicant to verify whether or not they can be live-scanned. If that is not an option, they must request a fingerprint card by contacting the Texas Medical Board at Sc ... ”
Will I automatically be sent fingerprint cards if I enter an out-of-state address when I apply?
No, fingerprint cards are not automatically sent out to applicants. Because not all applicants reside at the mailing address of record when they submit their online applications, it is the responsibility of the applicant to verify whether or not they can be live-scanned. If that is not an option, they must request a fingerprint card by contacting the Texas Medical Board at Screen-CIC@tmb.state.tx.us if they are an applicant, or at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us if they are a licensee. When emailing the request, please include a current mailing address.
“Disciplinary actions for Medical Physicists are available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/DSHS-Transferred-Licenses under the Disciplinary/Enforcement Actions tab labeled “Medial Physicist”. ”
How do I verify disciplinary action on a Medical Physicist?
Disciplinary actions for Medical Physicists are available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/DSHS-Transferred-Licenses under the Disciplinary/Enforcement Actions tab labeled “Medial Physicist”.
“... session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting prac ... ”
Why was the NCT permit eliminated?
In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
“... session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting prac ... ”
Why can’t I register my NCT permit and my NCT registry at the same time?
In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
The NCT Registry and the NCT Permit were renewed separately. Under current rules and regulations, the NCT registry is on a biennial (2 year) renewal schedule. Before elimination by statutory changes, the NCT permit was an annual renewal.
You will need to continue to renew your NCT Registry listing or hardship exemption to continue to practice as an NCT in Texas.
“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 601.1111. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first NCT Registry 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 601.1111.
“This number, assigned to you at the time you submitted your application for licensure, can be found in the email correspondence you received from the Board indicating the status of your application (be sure to check the subject line as well as the text of the email).If you are still unable to locate ... ”
What is my 6 digit Medical Board issued ID number for use in scheduling fingerprinting?
This number, assigned to you at the time you submitted your application for licensure, can be found in the email correspondence you received from the Board indicating the status of your application (be sure to check the subject line as well as the text of the email).
If you are still unable to locate your 6 digit Board issued ID number, please contact the TMB at screen-cic@tmb.state.tx.us for additional information.
“Please be sure you are entering your Board issued 6 digit ID# with “MB-“in front – example: MB-123456 ”
My Board issued 6 digit Medical Board issued ID number doesn’t work with the vender’s website. What do I do?
Please be sure you are entering your Board issued 6 digit ID# with “MB-“in front – example: MB-123456
“As part of the “My TMB” system, we are now able to offer the ability to update mailing and practice addresses online for the majority of our licensees. To update your mailing or practice address online click the “My TMB” link in the upper right hand corner of our website ... ”
How do I change my address with the Texas Medical Board?
As part of the “My TMB” system, we are now able to offer the ability to update mailing and practice addresses online for the majority of our licensees.
To update your mailing or practice address online click the “My TMB” link in the upper right hand corner of our website (near the “search” box), and create an account if you do not have one already.
“... al notices are sent out to the mailing address of record 60-90 days prior to the expiration date of a permit. Currently, extensions are not granted on the basis of not receiving a renewal reminder in the mail. ”
I didn’t receive a renewal notice from the TMB and now I am going to have to register late. Will the TMB offer an extension of my license?
Renewal notices are sent out to the mailing address of record 60-90 days prior to the expiration date of a permit. Currently, extensions are not granted on the basis of not receiving a renewal reminder in the mail.
“... e is no grace period for the expiration date of a Medical Radiologist Technologist permit (general or limited). 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. ... ”
What is the penalty for renewing past the expiration date?
There is no grace period for the expiration date of a Medical Radiologist Technologist permit (general or limited). 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.