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“... ptive authority agreement?
Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?
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“... 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 ... ”
“... an active license?
No. The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) is a voluntary, expedited pathway to licensure for physicians who already hold a full, unrestricted medical license in a state that is a member of the Compact, and wish to practice in multiple states.
Are ... ”
“... sure, but who have the expertise to educate Texas medical students, residents, and fellows, to practice within the confines of the sponsoring institution. The sponsoring institution may be:
an accredited Texas medical school;
an institutional sponsor of an accredited graduate medical education prog ... ”
“... fy you from obtaining a license through the Texas Medical Board. For additional information please review the Texas State Auditor’s Guide to Applying for an Occupational License After Conviction or Deferred Adjudication.
Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (for ... ”
“... ny disciplinary action against the physician by a medical licensing board of another state.
This section of the physician profile displays any applicable descriptions. ”
“... out agency rules and laws, and responding to Open Records requests.
Click on these links to access laws and rules information:
Laws/Practice Acts
Board Rules
For more information, including frequently asked questions and open record requests, please click on the links be ... ”
“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.
Empl ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
“... ; carrying out research in the public interest in medical science, medical economics, public health, sociology, or a related field;
supporting medical education in medical schools through grants or scholarships;
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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 ... ”
“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
Education/Schools
All United States Medical Schools
Medical Schools
Osteopathic Medical Colleges
Texas Medical Schools
Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Texas Tech University Health Scienc ... ”
Description: Press Release February 13, 2001 (PDF File)
Document: ... ruary 1-2 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 20 licensed physicians who received one or more of the following actions: four surrender/revocations; five suspensions, of which one was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; five restrictions; two publ ...
Description: Press Release February 13, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... ruary 6-7 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 32 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: four surrender/revocations; three suspensions, of which one was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; four ...
Description: Press Release February 13, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: 2004 Press Releases
Friday, February 13, 2004
Medical Board Panel Suspends License of Joyce M. Liegel, M.D.
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners temporarily suspended the license of Joyce M. Liegel, M.D., License #J9592, of Houston, after a determination that Dr. Liegel's continua ...
Description: Press Release February 14, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... ruary 7-8 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 11 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: one surrender/revocation; four suspensions, of which one was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; one restriction; and one pub ...
Description: Press Release February 15, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 15, 2007
Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Ronald Salmond, M.D., of ...
Description: Press Release February 15, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 15, 2008 Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board issues 672 physician licenses while reducing l ...
Description: Press Release February 16, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Medical Board Disciplines 129 Physicians
The Texas Medical Board approved 129 disciplinary actions against physicians at its ...
Description: Press Release February 17, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 or leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Disciplines 70 Doctors and Issues 671 Licenses ...
Description: Press Release February 18, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: 2005 Press Releases
Friday, February 18, 2005
Medical Board Temporarily Suspends Licenses of Three Physicians
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the licenses of Aniruddha Ashok Chitale, M.D., license number K5864, of Waxahachie; David Burrell Collins, D.O., license numb ...
Description: Press Release February 18, 1998 (PDF File)
Document: ... Feb. 5-7 board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 15 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: two revocations; four suspensions, of which two were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; six restrictions with various terms ...
Description: Press Release February 20, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Adopts Rules Changes, Including New Adminis ...
Description: Press Release February 21, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Disciplines 41 Doctors At its February 15 ...
Description: Press Release February 22, 2011 (PDF File)
Medical Board suspends license of doctor in Forney
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2011
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Medical Board suspends license of doctor in Forney
On February 18, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Board temporarily suspended, withou ...
Description: Press Release February 22, 2011 B (PDF File)
Medical Board suspends four pain clinics in Houston, Highlands
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2011
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Medical Board suspends four pain clinics in Houston, Highlands
On Friday, February 18, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical B ...
Description: Press Release March 02, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 2, 2006 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@mb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Revokes License of Michael G. Brown, M.D., of Houst ...
“... copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program. ”
I haven’t graduated from my program yet. Can I get my temporary RCP license now?
No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program.
“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.
“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.
“... ains information accurate up to 24 hours prior to completion of the check. ”
How far ahead of time can I check the PMP?
There is nothing that discusses how far ahead of time the PMP check can be undertaken, however the reason for the requirement is to ensure that prescribers have as much information as possible in order to make informed decisions about prescribing certain controlled substances. If the PMP check is completed too far ahead of time, then there may be new information in the PMP that the prescriber is not considering.
The PMP is updated on a 24-hour basis and therefore contains information accurate up to 24 hours prior to completion of the check.
“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.
“... th 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.