“... 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 suspends Floresville physician (Williams)
Document: ... 800
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TMB suspends
Floresville
physician
On
July 7
, 2020
, a disciplinary panel of the Texas
Medical Board temporarily suspended,
without notice, the Texas medical license
of
Machelle Elaine Williams, D.O.
(Lic. No.
K4608)
after determining
her
continuation in th ...
Description: TMB suspends Farmers Branch physician (Sherman)
Document: ...
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248
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4062
TMB suspends
Farmers Branch
physician
On
July 7
, 2020
, a disciplinary panel of the Tex
as Medical Board temporarily suspended,
without notice, the Texas medical license
of
Kenneth Colvin Sherman, Jr., M.D.
(Lic. No.
F5045
)
after determining
his
continuation in ...
Description: Rules Changes Effective July 5, 2020
Document: ...
RULE CHANGES ADOPTED
CHAPTER 180. TEXAS PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROGRAM AND REHABILITATION ORDERS
Amends the title of 22 TAC Chapter 180 to “Texas Physician Health Program.”
The am
endments to
180.1
, concerning
Purpose
, describes the authority for rulemaking and the
purpose of the ...
Description: Rules Changes Effective July 12, 2020
Document: ... &pt=9
RULE CHANGES ADOPTED
CHAPTER 166. PHYSICIAN REGISTRATION
The amendments to
166.2
, concerning
Continuing Medical Education
, require
s
at least two hours of
continuing medical
education (CME) training in topics related to the prescription of opioids and other
controlled su ...
Description: Rules Changes Effective July 13, 2020
Document: ... larif
ies
when and unde
r what
circumstances a physician is required to check the PMP before issuing certain controlled substances.
Description: Medical Board 2020 - June - Licensure - Committee Minutes
Document: ... motion passed.
A
genda
Item
3
c
–
Physician licensure applicants to be licensed.
Ms. Unterborn
reported that there were
174
applicants who met all requirements to be considered for permanent
licensure by the full Board.
D
r. Nayak mo
ved to recommend to the full Board th
a ...
Description: Medical Board 2020 - June - Disciplinary Process Review Committee Minutes: Agenda Item 02: TX PHP Report; Agenda Item 04: Enforcement Report; Agenda Item 07: List of Potential Expert Panelist; Agenda Item 11: Legal Dismissals; Agenda Item 11: Case List ...
Document: ... deration and approval of membership of the Expert Physician Panel.Ms. Barnesmovedand Ms. Morgansecondedto approvethe appointments of the ExperPanel members as noted in the attachment. Motion carriedDirectionto staffto research the issue of expert eligibility.The wish s to continue to require having ...
Description: PA Board 2020 July - Disciplinary/Ethics Committee Minutes: Agenda Item 02 - PHP Report; Agenda Item 03 - Enforcement Report; Agenda Item 08 - Case List
Document: ... . Motion carried at 9:20
EXAS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARDDiscipline & EthicsCommitteeTXPHPParticipant Case Review July 10, 2020Case #Remain with PHP PA Comm.Accepted Continue
1
X
Texas Physician Assistant Board
July 10, 2020
DISCIPLINARY COMMITT ...
Description: Complaint Form in Spanish
Document: FORM TMB
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EN
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00
2
-
A
Licensee Complaint Form
Page
1
of
6
Formulario de
Quejas
del
Licenciatario
de la Junta
Mdica de Texas
Notificacin
Si se determina que el individuo o la practica identificada en su queja no esta
regulada por la Junta Mdica de Texas, esa informaci ...
Description: TMB suspends Longview physician (Hipke)
Document: ... or 800
-
248
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4062
TMB suspends
Longview
physician
On
August 10
, 2020
, a disciplinary panel of the Tex
as Medical Board temporarily suspended,
without notice, the Texas medical license
of
Matt E. Hipke,
M.D.
(Lic. No.
H6289
)
after
determining
his
continuation in the prac ...
Description: TMB suspends Midlothian physician (Astbury)
Document: ... 800
-
248
-
4062
TMB suspends
Midlothian
physician
On
September 3,
2020
, a
disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended,
without notice, the Texas medical license
of
Jeffrey Albert Astbury
,
M.D.
(Lic. No.
J3967
)
after
determining
his
continuation ...
Description: TMB disciplines 24 physicians at August meeting, extends emergency rule
Document: ... ion of prior order,
one
order related to Texas Physician Health Program violation,
and
two
order
s
related to
inadequate medical records
. The Board also ratified
two
cease and desist orders.
The
Board issued
163
physician licenses at the
August
meeting
. The Board closed FY ...
Description: TMB suspends Houston physician (Seth)
Document: ... or 800
-
248
-
4062
TMB suspends
Houston
physician
On
September
10
,
2020
, a
disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily
suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license
of
A
bhishek
S
eth
,
M.D.
(Lic. No.
P6264
)
after determining
his
continuation in ...
Description: Medical Board 2020 - June - Full Board Minutes
Document: ... s taken on this agenda item.genda tem #17, Report Physician Assistant LiaisonMs. Gottschalkprovided information regardingher attendance at the FSMBmeetingvia ZoomShe will alsoattend sessions in the summerNo action was taken on this agenda item.Agenda Item #18, Consideration and possible action regar ...
Description: Medical Board 2020 - August - Licensure - Committee Minutes
Document: ... d the motion passed.
Agenda Item
3
c
–
Physician licensure applicants to be licensed.
Ms. Unterborn
reported that there were
1
58
applicants who met all requirements to be considered for permanent
licensure by the full Board.
Mr. Cokinos
mo
ved to recommend to the full Board ...
“... 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.