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LMRT Exam FAQs

“... ligible to apply to become certified as a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist.  A list of certification requirements, as well as a link to the online application for the LMRT certificate is located on our website at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/licensing-limited-medical-radiologic-techn ... ”

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Gold Designated Practice Status

“... as without obtaining a certificate from the Texas Medical Board (TMB).  Certain exemptions apply and can be found in Texas Occupations Code (TOC) §168.002.   A pain management clinic may now apply to be designated as a "Gold Designated Practice." Clinics that choose to apply for the & ... ”

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Continuing ED Tracking

“... uing Education Tracking with CE Broker. The Texas Medical Board has partnered with CE Broker, an online continuing education compliance platform, to provide our licensees with an additional tool to help them more easily find, track, and report continuing education coursework. All PHYSICIAN, RESPIRAT ... ”

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Title: Press Release October 10, 2006

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 ...

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Title: Press Release October 11, 2004

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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 ...

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Title: Press Release October 12, 2005

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 ...

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Title: Press Release October 12, 2007

Description: Press Release October 12, 2007 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 12, 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 James N. Fontenot Jr., M.D. ...

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Title: Press Release October 13, 2004

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 ...

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Title: Press Release October 15, 2004

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 ...

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Title: Press Release October 16, 2008

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 ...

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Title: Press Release October 20, 2011

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 ...

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Title: Press Release October 21, 2003

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 ...

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Title: Press Release October 21, 2005

Description: Press Release October 21, 2005  (PDF File)

Document: ... Press Releases Wednesday, October 21, 2005 Texas Medical Board Proposes Major Rule Revisions Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 The Texas Medical Board proposed major rule revisions during its October 7 meeting as the first offic ...

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Title: Press Release October 22, 2008

Description: Press Release October 22, 2008  A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Medical Board Names Medical Director, Interim Executive Director Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. The Texas Medical Board has named Alan T. Moor ...

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Title: Press Release October 26, 2005

Description: Press Release October 26, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: 2005 Press Releases Wednesday, October 26, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of James S. Jones, M.D., of Lubbock A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of James S. Jones, M.D., license number M1806, after determining that Dr. Joness continuation in the practice of medicine prese ...

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Title: Press Release October 28, 2004

Description: Press Release October 28, 2004  (PDF File)

Document: 2004 Press Releases Thursday, October 28 , 2004 Medical Board Suspends License of Roby Dean Mitchell, M.D. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners temporarily suspended the license of Roby Dean Mitchell, M.D., license #H4560, of Amarillo, after determining that Dr. Mitchell's continua ...

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Title: Press Release October 28, 2005

Description: Press Release October 28, 2005 A (PDF File)

Document: 2005 Press Releases Wednesday, October 28, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of Kenneth W. ONeal, M.D., of Abilene A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Kenneth W. ONeal, M.D., license number D6119, after determining that Dr. ONeals continuation in the practice of medicine p ...

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Title: Press Release October 28, 2005

Description: Press Release October 28, 2005 B (PDF File)

Document: ... Press Releases Wednesday, October 28, 2005 TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD FEATURES NEW NAME, NEW LOOK Its now easier than ever for Texans to learn more about their physicians or to file complaints with the state. The Texas Medical Board, formerly the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, has unveiled its ne ...

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Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?

“... w to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses. ”

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. ... ”

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.       ”

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 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 pr ... ”