- My TMB |
- Contact Us |
-
-
“Based on change in law in 2017, a Full medical license is required to practice Telemedicine in Texas. Therefore, the issuance of telemedicine licenses has been suspended. Until further notice, there are no changes to the existing Telemedicine licenses registration procedures. Options to transitionin ... ”
“Professional Name Presentation
All licensed physicians in the state of Texas are required to professionally use the name under which they are licensed with the Texas Medical Board. Using any other name may confuse or mislead the public and may be considered by the Board to be unprofessional conduct ... ”
“... management clinics are not able to use the online Change of Address option. To submit a change of address for a registered clinic location, please use the form below.
Pain Management Clinic - Change of Address Form
Please mail or fax completed forms to the following address:
Texa ... ”
“... number of questions in each section is subject to change.
At this time the passing score for all categories is 75%.
If you have not been issued a full limited certificate by the time your temporary limited certificate expires, you must cease performing radiologic procedures ... ”
“... nd have a license in good standing.
To request a change to the Inactive status for a Texas physician assistant license, complete and return the inactive request form (link below) to the Board for approval before the expiration date of the current license. Refunds of registration/renewal fees ... ”
“... nd have a license in good standing.
To request a change to the Inactive status for a Texas Acupuncture license, complete and return the inactive request form (link below) to the Board for approval before the expiration date of the current license. Refunds of registration/renewal fees already ... ”
“... il includes an attachment with the requested change and a signature of the licensee.
Written changes can be sent to:
Email: registrations@tmb.state.tx.us
OR
Fax: (888) 512-2581
... ”
“... he Board within 30 days after the event:
(1) Any change of mailing or practice address;
(2) Incarceration in a state or federal penitentiary;
(3) A description of any conviction for a felony, a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or a Class C misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
(4) A description of ... ”
“DIRECT DEPOSIT FORM 74-176
PAYEE CHANGE FORM 74-157 ”
Description: Press Release April 05, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... are in the minority. The move represents a major change in the process by targeting the licensure application to specific types of applicants, including those who graduated from U.S. or Canadian schools, international graduates or physicians applying for relicensure. The new application packet is r ...
Description: Press Release April 09, 2001 (PDF File)
Document: ... ve penalties totaling $23,000 were assessed. Rule Change The Board adopted the following proposed rule change that was published in the Texas Register: Chapter 183, Acupuncture, amendments to 183.2 and 183.4 regarding English proficiency. For copies of rule change, write the Board at MC 901, P.O. B ...
Description: Press Release April 10, 2000 (PDF File)
Document: ... copy is a true and correct copy of the original; change the limit on the amount of time allowed for records release to 15 days in accordance with House Bill 27, 76th Legis lature; and outline rules relating to custodian of records. Chapter 166, Physician Registration, amendment to 166.2 regarding r ...
Description: Press Release April 10, 2009 (PDF File)
Document: ... ecords and his failure to notify the board of his change of address. Hamilton, Timothy T., M.D., Lic. #L2921, Las Vegas NV On February 6, 2009, the Board and Dr. Hamilton entered into an Agreed Order requiring that he pay an administrative penalty of $1,000 within 90 days. The action was based on Dr ...
Description: Press Release April 14, 1998 (PDF File)
Document: ... 163.12, 163.14, and 163.15, which will remove or change certain wording to ensure continuity with the Medical Practice Act and to be consistent with current terminology; Chapter 175, Fees and Penalties, amendments to 175.2, which will increase the penalty fees for delinquent annual registration in ...
Description: Press Release April 18, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... r 196, Voluntary Surrender of Medical License, to change the title of the chapter and include amendments to §196.1 and §196.4, to change the term for voluntary surrender that is not involved in disciplinary action or impairment to "Relinquishment."
Chapter 198, Unlicensed Practice , proposed amendm ...
Description: Press Release April 20, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... 10 days of submission of expected documents. RULE CHANGE ADOPTED The following Rule Change was adopted on an emergency basis at the April 8, 2011 Board Meeting: Chapter 187: Procedural Rules, the Emergency Rule Amendment to §187.83, relating to Proceedings for Cease and Desist Orders, sets out requi ...
Description: Press Release May 01, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... track for comprehensive review and scrutiny. The change includes a new licensure application form reduced from 49 pages to fewer than 12. The form includes improved instructions to reduce the possibility or errors and omissions that slow the process. There are separate application packets for use d ...
Description: Press Release May 13, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... cal records in a timely manner, failure to file a change of address with TMB, failure to sign a death certificate in a timely manner, failure to obtain required continuing medical education, and other administrative violations. Violations arising from inadequate patient care or unprofessional conduc ...
Description: Press Release May 21, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... ter and comment: Chapter 163, Licensure. Proposed change to 163.1(12) adding definition language relating to substantially equivalent to a Texas medical school and 163.5 adding language regarding documentation related to the supervision of medical students. Chapter 165, Medical Records. Proposed rev ...
Description: Press Release May 24, 1999 (PDF File)
Document: ... 6.1, regarding the time frame for notification of change of addresses; and Chapter 187, Procedure, section 187.39, that will provide for a $500 minimum administrative penalty with public reprimand for failure to obtain and timely report CME. For copies of these rules write the Board at MC 902, P.O. ...
Description: Press Release June 03, 2009 (PDF File)
Document: ... ith sexually transmitted diseases.
PROPOSED RULE CHANGE WITHDRAWN
Chapter 174, Telemedicine: §§174.1-174.6, rule review and proposed amendments, were withdrawn for further review and will be republished for comment.
PROPOSED RULE CHANGES
The following proposed rule changes will be published in the ...
Description: Press Release June 08, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: ... he licensure applications of 376 physicians. Rule Change s The Board adopted the following proposed rule changes that were published in the Texas Register: Chapter 163, Licensure, to include a limit on Texas medical jurisprudence examination attempts, delegated authority to staff to issue licenses, ...
Description: Press Release June 10, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... General Provisions: §161.5 Meetings, amendment to change process for adopting committee minutes. Chapter 163, Licensure: §163.6 Examinations Accepted for Licensure, amendment to clarify how the examination attempt rule applies when multiple types of exams are combined. Chapter 165, Medical Records: ...
Description: Press Release June 11, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... ements and clarifying allowable charges. The rule change also outlines the requirements concerning transfer or disposal of medical records. Chapter 168, Persons with Criminal Backgrounds: Rule review and proposed merger with Chapter 190. Chapter 171, Postgraduate Training Permits: Proposed amendment ...
“... he Form Y to expedite an application. Should this change, notification will be posted. ”
Can I expedite my physician assistant application?
At this time, only physician applicants can use the Form Y to expedite an application. Should this change, notification will be posted.
“... xas requires physicians to professionally use the name under which they are licensed by the Texas Medical Board. Using any other name may confuse or mislead the public and could be considered by the Board to be unprofessional conduct. A physician who wishes to change his or her professional name mus ... ”
As a physician, is it okay to go by a nickname or shortened version of my given name in my practice?
Texas requires physicians to professionally use the name under which they are licensed by the Texas Medical Board. Using any other name may confuse or mislead the public and could be considered by the Board to be unprofessional conduct. A physician who wishes to change his or her professional name must use the Application for Name Change.
“... gives an explanation of your request, a completed Name Change Application form and a notarized copy of the legal document(s) that granted your name change, i.e. marriage license, divorce decree etc. ”
What do I need to do to change the name I use professionally?
You must provide us with a statement that gives an explanation of your request, a completed Name Change Application form and a notarized copy of the legal document(s) that granted your name change, i.e. marriage license, divorce decree etc.
“... icense types that cannot use the online system, a Change of Address form is available, but not required. Information on the new Change of Address system is available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/change-address ”
Can I give my change of address over the phone?
No. However, changes in mailing or practice addresses can now be updated online in most situations. For those license types that cannot use the online system, a Change of Address form is available, but not required. Information on the new Change of Address system is available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/change-address
“Within 30 days of the change or addition. This can be done through the Online Supervisions and Prescriptive Delegation Registration System. ”
How soon does a PA need to update the Board about a change in supervising physicians? What about an addition?
Within 30 days of the change or addition. This can be done through the Online Supervisions and Prescriptive Delegation Registration System.
“A name change or change of address for a registered pain management clinic must be submitted in writing (by mail or fax). Please use the PMC change of address form located here. ”
How do I submit a name change or change of address for my pain management clinic?
A name change or change of address for a registered pain management clinic must be submitted in writing (by mail or fax). Please use the PMC change of address form located here.
“Yes, the physician’s name, address and telephone number are required to be included on the prescription drug order. If the prescription is for a controlled substance, the physician’s DEA number is also required to be included on the prescription. SB 406 did not change the req ... ”
Does the physician's name need to be included on the prescription?
Yes, the physician’s name, address and telephone number are required to be included on the prescription drug order. If the prescription is for a controlled substance, the physician’s DEA number is also required to be included on the prescription. SB 406 did not change the requirements for what needs to be included on a prescription drug order.
“... e of the APRN or PA. That said, there has been no change in the law that requires that a physician must provide adequate supervision of delegates. In any given case, the distance between a physician’s primary practice and the practice site at which the physician’s delegates provide medic ... ”
How many miles from my delegating physician can my practice site be?
SB 406 eliminated site based prescriptive authority. The law is silent regarding the practice location of the physician and its proximity to the practice site of the APRN or PA. That said, there has been no change in the law that requires that a physician must provide adequate supervision of delegates. In any given case, the distance between a physician’s primary practice and the practice site at which the physician’s delegates provide medical services may be an important factor in determining the quality of the physician’s supervision.
“... this determination. That said, there has been no change in the law that requires that a physician must provide adequate supervision of delegates. In any given case, the number or percentage of charts reviewed may be an important factor in determining the quality of the physician’s supervision ... ”
How many charts must be reviewed?
The law does not provide a specific number or percentage of charts that must be reviewed. Rather, the law provides that the number of charts to be reviewed is determined by the parties to the prescriptive authority agreement. The number may vary from one practice setting to another. Factors such as the length of time the APRN or PA has been in practice, the length of time the physician and APRN or PA have practiced together, whether the parties to the prescriptive authority agreement practice together in the same practice setting, and the complexity of patient care needs should be given consideration when making this determination. That said, there has been no change in the law that requires that a physician must provide adequate supervision of delegates. In any given case, the number or percentage of charts reviewed may be an important factor in determining the quality of the physician’s supervision.
“... ical 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 reso ... ”
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
“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.
“... s 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 prescriptiv ... ”
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.
“... or 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.
“... cribers when their waiver expires. This may change in the future. ”
Will I be notified before my waiver expires?
No, TMB is not currently notifying prescribers when their waiver expires. This may change in the future.