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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

“... nuing 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. Here is what you need t ... ”

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Title: Medical Radiologic Technology Board Full Board Minutes (June 28, 2024)

Description: Medical Radiologic Technology Board Full Board Minutes (June 28, 2024)

Document: ... ; &#x/MCI; 4 ;&#x/MCI; 4 ;TEXAS BOARD OF MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGYBOARD MEETING MINUTESJuneThe meeting was called to order at .m. by Faraz AKhan, M.D., Presiding OfficerBoard members present were Nicholas M. Beckmann, M.D.; ��Texas Board of Medical Radiologic TechnologyJun ...

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Title: TMB FY 24 Annual Internal Audit Report

Description: TMB FY 24 Annual Internal Audit Report

Document: ... procedures related to the licensure of Full Texas Medical Licenses for the nine months ended May 31, 2024. The resultsproceduresdisclosedthatTMB’sinternalcontrolstructureovertheArea,wellasits compliance with the various requirements and established policies and procedures, were adequate. No instan ...

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Title: Press Release October 21, 2024

Description: TMB suspends Brighton, CO physician (Patel)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober, 2024Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.usCustomer service: 5123057030 or 8004062 TMB suspendBrighton, CO physicianOn October 17, 2024, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Tex ...

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Title: Press Release October 25, 2024

Description: TMB disciplines 18 physicians at October meeting

Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober, 2024Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.us Customer service: 5123057030 or 8002484062TMB disciplines physicians at On October18, 2024, the Board and Jon Peter Ver Halen, M.D., entered into an Agreed Order of Voluntary Surrender i ...

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Title: Medical Board 2024 - August - Full Board Minutes

Description: Medical Board 2024 - August - Full Board Minutes

Document: ... � &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;Texas Medical Board BOARD MEETINGAugust 16The meeting was called to order on FridayAugust 16, 2024:01.m. byBoard President Sherif Zaafran, M.D. Board members present wereSharon Barnes; Devinder S. Bhatia, M.D.;Michael Cokinos;George L. DeLoach, D.OJames ...

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Title: Medical Board 2024 - October - Finance Committee Minutes

Description: Medical Board 2024 - October - Finance Committee Minutes

Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARDFINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTESOctoberFinance Committee Chair, Mr. Michael Cokinos called the meeting to order at a.mCommittee members present wereSherif Z. Zaafran, M.D.Ms. Sharon Barnes;andKandace B. Farmer, D.OStaff members present includedMr. Joey Estrada, Deputy Director/Ch ...

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Title: Medical Board 2024 - October - Executive Committee Minutes

Description: Medical Board 2024 - October - Executive Committee Minutes

Document: ... MCI; 17;&#x 000;&#x/MCI; 17;&#x 000;Texas Medical Board XECUTIVE COMMITTEEHURSDAYCTOBER The meeting wascalledto order on ThursdaOctober 17at .m. by Board President Sherif Zaafran, M.D. Board members present wereKandace B. Farmer, D.O.Michael CokinosRobert Martinez, M.D.; and Manuel “Man ...

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Title: Medical Board 2024 - October - Licensure Committee Minutes

Description: Medical Board 2024 - October - Licensure Committee Minutes

Document: 1 TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD LICENSURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 17 , 202 4 Th e meeting was called to order at 9: 38 a.m. by Roberto D. Martinez, M.D., Chair . Other Committee Garry D Crain, George De Loach, D.O., Luisa del Rosal, Kandace B. Farmer, D.O. and Tomek ...

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Title: Press Release November 8, 2024

Description: Texas Medical Board Reiterates Rules and Responsibilities for Physicians Caring for Pregnant Women

Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember, 2024Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.us Customer service: 5123057030 or 8002484062exas edical oardReiterates Rules and Responsibili�es for Physicians Caring for Pregnant Women ### ...

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Title: Medical Board 2024 - October - DPRC Committee Minutes

Description: Medical Board 2024 - October - DPRC Committee Minutes

Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARDMINUTES OF THEDISCIPLINARY PROCESS REVIEW COMMITTEEOctober 17Manuel Quinones, Jr., M.D., Committee Chair, called the meeting to order at a.m.Other members present wereSharon Barnes, Devinder S. Bhatia, M.D., Agenda Item #5.Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Review of Probati ...

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Title: Press Release November 25, 2024

Description: TMB suspends Laredo physician (Vela)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember, 2024Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.usCustomer service: 5123057030 or 8004062 TMB suspendLaredophysicianOn November, 2024, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medic ...

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Title: Press Release December 6, 2024-2

Description: TMB suspends Beaumont physician (Pacheco)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember , 2024Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.usCustomer service: 5123057030 or 8004062 TMB suspendBeaumontphysicianOn December 5, 2024, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas ...

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Title: Press Release December 6, 2024-3

Description: TMB suspends Dallas physician (Shah)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember , 2024Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.usCustomer service: 5123057030 or 8004062 TMB suspendDallasphysicianOn December 5, 2024, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas me ...

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Title: Press Release December 6, 2024-1

Description: TMB suspends Tyler physician (Corley)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember , 2024Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.usCustomer service: 5123057030 or 8004062 TMB suspendTylerphysicianOn December 5, 2024, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas med ...

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Title: Press Release December 23, 2024

Description: TMB disciplines 18 physicians at December meeting

Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 22024Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.us Customer service: 5123057030 or 8002484062TMB disciplines physicians at DecembermeetingAt its Anderson, Charles Peter, M.D., Lic. No. E1801, San Marcos Pham, Huong Diem, M.D., Lic. No. ...

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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 ... ”