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EMR Position Statement - The Medical Board's position statement on maintaining accurate Electronic Medical Records. (April 2015)
Acupuncture CPT Billing Position Statement - The State Board of Acupuncture Examiners' position statement on CPT coding for properly documented acupu ... ”
“The Texas Medical Board (TMB) Social Media Policy is based on the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Social Medial Guidelines and may be subject to revision at any time.
TMB’s social media sites are created for the limited purpose of disseminating information to Board licensees, ... ”
“... ment of State Health Services (DSHS) to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Medical Physicists, Medical Radiologic Technologists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care Practitioners are now regulated by the TMB and each occupation’s respective board/advisory committee.
JP EXAM UPDATE: Medical ... ”
“... ment of State Health Services (DSHS) to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Medical Physicists, Medical Radiologic Technologists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care Practitioners are now regulated by the TMB and each occupation’s respective board/advisory committee.
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There is no attempt limit; however, there is a fee for each attempt.
I don’t know my TMB ID number to create a My TMB account?
For applications filed online, this number is in an automated email sent to the email address registered with the application the next business day. Please check ... ”
“... atients the opportunity to obtain a copy of their medical records or have their records transferred.
Notification shall be accomplished by:
letter or email to each patient seen in the last two years by the departing physician; and
posting a notice in a conspicuous location in the physician's ... ”
“Board rule 163.5 states that a custodian of records is as follows:
in case of physician death - the administrator, executor of the estate, or other court appointed individual, unless part of a group practice or pre-existing appointments/instructions are in place;
in case of physician mental or ... ”
“A physician is not required to provide notice of his or her discontinuation of practice to patients if the physician:
treated the patient while in a locum tenens position at a practice location for a period of no longer than six months at that location. For the purpose of this section, "locu ... ”
“General JP Exam facts:
The fee for the JP exam will be $34 per attempt.
Unlimited attempts available, unless otherwise notified by TMB staff.
A passing score is 75 or better.
The JP exam is administered through a third-party vendor, eStrategy Solutions.
Upon passage of the exam scores will be sent ... ”
Description: Press Release September 10, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: 2004 Press Releases
Friday, September 10, 2004
Medical Board Suspends License of Rick A. Boyles, M.D.
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Rick Allen Boyles, M.D., license number J6345, after determining that Dr. Boyles' continuation in the practice of medi ...
Description: Press Release September 10, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 10, 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 Disciplines 70 Doctors and Issues 700 P ...
Description: Press Release September 13, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: 2004 Press Releases
Monday, September 13 , 2004
Medical Board Suspends License of Alonzo Peters III, M.D., of Houston.
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners on Friday suspended the license of Alonzo Peters III, M.D., license number F5696, after determining that Dr. Peters' continuat ...
Description: Press Release September 18, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... 003 Press Releases
Thursday, September 18, 2003
Medical Board Suspends License of Luling Physician
The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of John Scott Bennett, D.O., of Luling (license number G4820) after a temporary suspension hearing held on Wednesday, September 17. Th ...
Description: Press Release September 19, 2006 B (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 19, 2006 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 Temporarily Restricts License of Jack R. Pruet ...
Description: Press Release September 28, 1997 (PDF File)
Document: ... pt. 18-20 board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined six licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: one suspension; one revocation, which was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; one restriction with various terms and conditi ...
Description: Press Release October 08, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... als for Fiscal Year 2002 The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners increased the rate of physician disciplinary actions in FY 2002 to 187, up from 105 in FY 2001. The state fiscal year runs from September 1-August 31. The actions include 19 temporary suspensions; 37 revocations/surrenders; 20 suspe ...
Description: Press Release October 10, 2006 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 10, 2006
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 21 Doctors At its October 5-6 mee ...
Description: Press Release October 11, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: 2004 Press Releases
Monday, October 11, 2004
Medical Board Suspends License of Douglas Mailman, M.D., of Hunt
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Douglas Mailman, M.D., license number J7350, after determining that Dr. Mailman's continuation in the practice ...
Description: Press Release October 12, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... sciplined Since its last Board meeting, the Texas Medical Board has taken disciplinary action against 37 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: one temporary suspension; one temporary restriction; three surrenders/revocations; two suspensions; 18 restrictions; eight ...
Description: Press Release October 13, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: ... tober 7-8 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 25 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: four surrenders/revocations; two suspensions; 10 restrictions; seven public reprimands; and 12 administrative penalties tota ...
Description: Press Release October 15, 2004 A (PDF File)
Document: 2004 Press Releases
Friday, October 15, 2004
Medical Board Suspends License of Callie Hall-Herpin, M.D., of Houston
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Callie HallHerpin, M.D., license number K5306, after determining that Dr. Hall-Herpin's continuation in ...
Description: Press Release October 16, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 16, 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 Disciplines 34 Doctors and Issues 276 Physic ...
Description: Press Release October 20, 2011 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2011
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Board suspends Ennis doctor Stephen Fowler
On October 14, 2011, a Disciplinary Panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, wi ...
Description: Press Release October 21, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... ober 9-10 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 47 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: six surrenders/revocations, with two stayed under certain terms and conditions; eight suspensions, with three stayed under c ...
“Mail a written request for records to the physician by certified mail, return receipt requested. This method provides assurance that the request was delivered. State law allows a patient to obtain a copy of their records, or ask that a copy be sent to a new doctor or someone else, such as an insuran ... ”
How do I obtain a copy of my medical records?
Mail a written request for records to the physician by certified mail, return receipt requested. This method provides assurance that the request was delivered. State law allows a patient to obtain a copy of their records, or ask that a copy be sent to a new doctor or someone else, such as an insurance company. This law requires a physician to release copies of a patient's medical records (or a narrative summary) if the physician receives written consent from the patient or the minor patient's parent or legal guardian. The physician shall furnish the information within 15 business days after the date of receipt of the request, and reasonable fees for furnishing the information. The reasonable fees shall be paid by the patient or someone on his/her behalf.
“Board rules define a reasonable fee for providing paper copies of medical records as no more than $25 for the first twenty pages and $.50 per page for every copy thereafter. A reasonable fee for providing copies of medical records in electronic format is a charge of no more than: $25 for 500 p ... ”
What are reasonable fees for medical records?
Board rules define a reasonable fee for providing paper copies of medical records as no more than $25 for the first twenty pages and $.50 per page for every copy thereafter. A reasonable fee for providing copies of medical records in electronic format is a charge of no more than: $25 for 500 pages or less and $50 for more than 500 pages. Also, a reasonable fee of up to $15 may be charged for executing an affidavit, if requested.
A physician may not charge a fee for a medical or mental health record if the request is related to a benefits or assistance claim based on the patient's disability.
A reasonable fee for copies of imaging studies shall be no more than $8 per copy of an imaging study.
“Unless the billing records are specifically requested, the physician is not required to provide copies of billing records as part of the medical records. A physician may charge separate fees for medical and billing records requested. ”
What are reasonable fees for billing records?
Unless the billing records are specifically requested, the physician is not required to provide copies of billing records as part of the medical records. A physician may charge separate fees for medical and billing records requested.
“Generally, seven years from the last treatment date. ”
How long do physicians have to keep medical records?
Generally, seven years from the last treatment date.
“... so contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported. If another physician has taken over the practice, the records may also be available there. ”
My physician closed his office. How do I get my medical records?
Put your request in writing and send it to the physician’s address listed on the physician’s Profile on the TMB website. You can also contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported. If another physician has taken over the practice, the records may also be available there.
“... time there is no centralized state repository for medical records. Sometimes patients send a written request for records to the doctor’s next of kin or the executor of the doctor’s estate. A patient may also contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported. If ano ... ”
My physician died. How do I get my medical records?
At this time there is no centralized state repository for medical records. Sometimes patients send a written request for records to the doctor’s next of kin or the executor of the doctor’s estate. A patient may also contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported. If another physician has taken over the practice, the records may be available there.
“... ed on the receipt. You can keep one copy for your records and use the other copy to request reimbursement from your residency program or medical school. ”
How can my residency program or medical school reimburse my PIT application fee?
Be sure to make at least two copies of the Receipt page when you complete your online application. The amount you paid will be reflected on the receipt. You can keep one copy for your records and use the other copy to request reimbursement from your residency program or medical school.
“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.