“... were multiple bills passed requiring physicians, physician assistants and other licensees to complete certain specific opioid related continuing medical education. These new CME requirements outlined above apply to the renewal of a license on or after September 1, 2020.
New ... ”
“This section of the physician profile contains the physician reported name, location and graduation date of all medical schools attended by the physician.
Also displayed is the physician reported graduate medical education taken in the US or Canada, including the following: Program name, Loca ... ”
“... l condition; or
before January 1, 2021.
A physician may apply for a waiver from the electronic prescribing requirement by:
submitting a waiver request to the TMB and providing required information, and
demonstrating circumstances necessitating a waiver from the requirement, including
econo ... ”
“This section of the physician profile contains any physician reported specialty certifications issued by a board that is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists. ”
“Several types of licensees are required to submit their fingerprints for state and national criminal history background checks prior to renewal, per statutory requirements.
Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee (see the Fin ... ”
“DIRECT DEPOSIT FORM 74-176
PAYEE CHANGE FORM 74-157
APPLICATION FOR TX ID NUMBER ”
“... ;
Acudetox Continuing Education Exemption Request Form ”
“... andum of understanding with the patient's primary physician for treating and managing the patient
OR
If a clinic is currently certified by TMB as a Pain Management Clinic, the clinic must
be operated by physicians who currently hol ... ”
“...
When do we have to do it?
Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?
Can I get my fingerprints done anywhere?
What is my Board issued 6-digit ID number?
What if my Board issued ID number is only 5 digits long?
What is the TMB “Service code” for IdentoGo?
Why can&rsq ... ”
“... , and report continuing education coursework.
All PHYSICIAN, RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS, ACUPUNCTURE, MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS, ACUDETOX SPECIALISTS, MEDICAL PHYSICISTS AND SURGICAL ASSISTANTS licensees have access to establish a free, basic account with CE Broker. Beginning Ju ... ”
Description: TMB disciplines 30 physicians at December meeting, adopts rule changes
Document: ... quate medical records
The
Board issued
187
physician licenses at the
December
meeting, bringing the total number of physician licenses i
ssued
in
FY
20
to
1,001.
RULE CHANGES ADOPTED
CHAPTER 163. LICENSURE
The amendments to
§163.13
, concerning
Expedited Licensure
, al ...
Description: TMB suspends Dallas physician (Agura)
Document: ... or 800
-
248
-
4062
TMB suspends
Dallas
physician
On
December 17
, 2019, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily
suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license
of
Edward Agura
, M.D
. (Lic. No.
J5681
),
after determining his continuation in the practic ...
Description: Texas Physician Assistant Board suspends San Antonio physician assistant (Cook)
Document: ... 512
-
305
-
7030 or 800
-
248
-
4062
Texas Physician Assistant Board
suspends
San Antonio
physician assistant
On
December 20
,
2019
, a disciplinary panel of the Texas
Physician Assistant Board
temporarily
suspended, without notice, the Texas
physician assistant license
of
...
Description: Medical Board 2019 -October - Full Board Minutes
Document: ... administration of anesthesia when
delegated by a physician to a nurse anesthetist.
Opioid Workgroup
Dr. Zaafran gave an update on the
October 9, 2019
Opioid
Workgroup.
The goal is to
have proposed rules written by the December board
meeting regarding the required two hours of CME.
...
Description: Medical Board 2019 - December- Licensure Committee Minutes
Document: ... the course of six months.
ï‚·
The designated physician at the group shall be approved in advance by the
Executive Director of the board.
ï‚·
The designated physician at the group shall submit quarterly reports regarding
the applicant
’s performance.
Upon receipt of resolution of thes ...
Description: Medical Board 2019 - December - Boundaries Task Force Committee Minutes
Document: ... ary issues
.
A R
eport of the FSMB
Workgroup on Physician Sexual Misconduct was presented.
Agenda item #3, Adjourn.
There being no further agenda items
,
Dr. Farmer
moved
,
Mr.
Quinones
seconded, and the motion passed to
adjourn the meeting
at
10:05
a.m.
...
Description: PA Board 2019 July - Full Board Minutes
Document:
T
exas Physician Assistant Board
BOARD MEETING
333 GUADALUPE, TOWER 2, SUITE 225
AUSTIN, TEXAS
July 12, 2019
The meeting was called to order on
Friday,
July 12, 2019
at
11:54
a.m.
by
Karrie L.
Crosby
, PA
-
C, Presiding Officer. Other board members present were:
Me ...
Description: TMB suspends Houston physician (Leavitt)
Document: ... or 800
-
248
-
4062
TMB suspends
Houston
physician
On
January 6, 2020
, a disciplinary panel of the
Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended,
without notice, the Texas medical license
of
Lewis A. Leavitt, III
, M.D
. (Lic. No.
F9718
), after
determining his continuation in the ...
Description: Rule Changes Effective January 5, 2020
Document: ...
The amendments to
§182.8
, relating to
Expert Physician Reviewers
,
delete
s
obsolete language regarding
the processes and procedures applicable to the expert physician reviewers. The amendments to §182.8
implement
the legislative mandate passed in HB 1504 (86th Regular Legislative Session ...
Description: TMB restricts Conroe physician (Flores)
Document: ... 800
-
248
-
4062
TMB
restricts
Conroe
physician
On
July 10
, 2020
, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily
restricted
,
with
notice, the Texas medical license of
Miguel Juan Flores
, M.D.
(Lic. No.
E7398
)
, after
determining
his
continuation in the
...
Description: Acupuncture Board Full Board Agenda
Document: ... ossible action regarding referrals from the Texas Physician Health Program. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding referrals Report on Emergent ReferralsOther Discussion Items Program Activity ReportDiscussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicants appearing con ...
Description: PA Board 2020 March - Full Board Minutes
Document: exas Physician Assistant BoardBOARD MEETINGMarch 27, 2020The meeting was called to order on Friday March 27, 2020at 9:31 a.m. by Karrie L Crosby, PAC, Presiding Officer. Other board members present were: Melinda Gottschalk, PA
matters subject to the attorneyclient privilege under the authority of th ...
Description:
Document: FORM T
History of Criminal Incidents
Attestation
Full disclosure:
It is imperative that you honestly and fully answer all questions, regardless of whether you believe the
information requested is relevant. Your responses on your application are evaluated as evidence of your candor and
hon ...
Description: TMB Initial Guidance on New Opioid Continuing Medical Education (CME) Requirements
Document: ... C
s
)
6.)
Opioid CME hours completed
after a physician’s last renewal
date,
or initial licensure
(including issuance of a physician
-
in
-
training (PIT) permit)
date
if
no renewal has
occurred
, but
prior
to the date of this guidance may
satisfy the
above two (2) CME hours
if
: ...
Description: TMB Statement Regarding COVID-19 Treatments
Document: ... e with full, proper and accurate disclosure
by a physician.
Physicians should refer to laws and Board rules, including those for comp
lementary and
alternative medicine, when considering potential treatments and medical decisions regarding
COVID
-
19. A physician must provide full disclosure ...
“... g them. If you have any questions about the fingerprint requirements or the renewal process, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us. ”
I didn’t receive my email renewal reminder. How can I find that?
Email renewal reminders are sent 60-90 days before the expiration date, from no.reply@tmb.state.tx.us. We recommend that you add this email address to your contacts list so they will not be lost. Please check your junk and spam mail for these notices if you are not receiving them. If you have any questions about the fingerprint requirements or the renewal process, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.
“TMB is not legally able to receive fingerprint results for individuals who are not existing applicants or licensees, and is not able to publicly provide the service code. This is why we provide the service code directly to licensees in the detailed instructions that are part of the email renewa ... ”
Why can’t I find the IdentGo TMB “Service code” on the TMB website?
TMB is not legally able to receive fingerprint results for individuals who are not existing applicants or licensees, and is not able to publicly provide the service code. This is why we provide the service code directly to licensees in the detailed instructions that are part of the email renewal notice. If you have not received your email renewal notice, or you would like to complete the fingerprint requirement early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and we will provide you with your ID number, and instructions that include the TMB service code.
“Yes, you can complete the fingerprint requirement at any point prior to your license expiration date. You do not need to wait for your expiration date. If you wish to submit your fingerprints early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6 digit ID number and i ... ”
Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?
Yes, you can complete the fingerprint requirement at any point prior to your license expiration date. You do not need to wait for your expiration date. If you wish to submit your fingerprints early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6 digit ID number and instructions for your fingerprint submission.
*Please note that completing your fingerprints prior to your renewal period will NOT enable you to renew your license early. Your registration window will only open within 60-90 days of your license expiration date.