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“... ment of the Licensure Division supports the Texas Physician Assistant Board and administers the licensing program for physician assistants.
Phone: (512) 305-7030
Fax: (512) 305-7009 or (888) 550-7516 ”
“... sing, national health corporation, and consulting physician approval letters.
Phone: (512) 305-7130
Fax: (512) 305-7009 or (888) 550-7516 ”
“This Form has been adopted by the Texas Medical Board in accordance with the requirements of §164.052(c), Texas Occupations Code (enacted by SB 419, 79th Legislature, 2005) and is published in 22 Texas Administrative Code §165.6(f). The purpose of this Form is to allow the physician to obt ... ”
“... licenses or permits.
Limited Licenses or Permits
Physician-in-Training (PIT) Permit allows a qualified person to participate in a postgraduate medical training or fellowship program. A PIT permit is restricted to the supervised practice of medicine that is part of the training or fellows ... ”
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Delivery Physical Address and Phone Texas Physician Assistant Board 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 9.200 Austin, TX 78701 Phone – (512) 305-7030
Mailing address Texas Physician Assistant Board P.O. Box 2029 Austin, TX 78768
Items mailed throu ... ”
“... th certificate or passport.
Dean's Certification (Form D). This form can be found by clicking the Supplemental Forms link to the left and selecting Licensing Forms PA. Request that each PA school you attended submit both of these forms to you in a sealed envelope with a signature of a PA school offi ... ”
“... ccessful completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or by that committee's predecessor or successor entities
Passage of PANCE within 6 attempts
NCCPA Certification
Any ... ”
“... f Robinson, is the Presiding Officer of the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Crosby is a Physician Assistant for Baylor Scott and White Health, currently working in Family Medicine in the Waco, Texas, area. Prior to her current position, she worked in Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, and Family Medi ... ”
“The Texas Physician Assistant Board convenes three times a year and consists of 13 members appointed by the governor for a six-year term. Seven are practicing physician assistants, including the presiding officer. Additionally, three members are licensed physicians and three are public members.
Stat ... ”
“... eviews proposed rules regarding the discipline of physician assistants and enforcement of the Physician Assistant Licensing Act, section 18 and section 19; oversees the disciplinary process and gives guidance to the board and staff regarding methods to improve the disciplinary process and more effec ... ”
“In 1993, the 73rd Texas Legislature created the Physician Assistant Advisory Council as an advisory board to the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
In 1994, Council members were appointed and drafted rules to implement the Physician Assistant Licensing Act passed by the 73rd Legislature. In the ... ”
“... quest appropriately for a faster response.
Physician assistants can complete renewals online 60-90 days prior to expiration. Registration reminders will be sent out at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date.
Supervision and Prescriptive delegation:
To register Supervisio ... ”
“... ted. The remaining amount is required by the Physician Assistant Board and prorated for each permit length.
These fees are explained in more detail in the chart below.
Initial Registration
Length of Permit
Agency Fee
Ofc Pt Prot Fee
PMP
Total
6 months
... ”
“... tion Monitoring Program (PMP) fee, $15.00 for the Physician Health Program (PHP) and a $2 Office of Patient Protection fee. These fees are required by statute. The remaining $535 is the fee required by the TMB.
These fees are explained in more detail in the chart below.
Sub ... ”
Description: Press Release April 02, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... its February 28 meeting, the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners took disciplinary action against two licensed physician assistants. Twenty administrative penalties totaling $49,750 were assessed against physicians and physician assistants.
New Licenses Issued
During its March 27-28 ...
Description: Press Release April 03, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... oard, the state agency that regulates physicians, physician assistants, surgical assistants and acupuncturists, provides consumer protection through licensure, investigation and disciplinary action. The Board, under President Roberta M. Kalafut, D.O., and Executive Director Donald W. Patrick, M.D., ...
Description: Press Release April 05, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... Releases
April 5, 2002 Medical Board Streamlines Physician Application Process The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has significantly redesigned its physician licensure application process to fast-track the majority of the applications, while still giving greater scrutiny to more complex appl ...
Description: Press Release April 07, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: ... its February 27 meeting, the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners took disciplinary action against four licensed physician assistants and assessed administrative penalties in the amount of $6,000.
New Licenses Issued
During its April 1-2 Board meeting, the Board approved the licensure ...
Description: Press Release April 07, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... of the 78th Legislature, to suspend or restrict a physician's license without notice when it determines the physician's continuation in practice would constitute a continuing threat to the public welfare. The action is the 17th taken by the board since the Legislature granted the new authority in 20 ...
Description: Press Release April 09, 2001 (PDF File)
Document: ... n Agreed Order was entered on 3-30-01 restricting physician s license for five years under certain terms and conditions. Action due to failure to practice medicine consistent with public health and welfare. Brown, Barry M., M.D., Houston, TX, Lic. #D6234 An Agreed Order was entered on 3-30-01 suspen ...
Description: Press Release April 09, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... and will be republished for comment. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants: amendment to section 185.16 prohibiting a physician assistant from being supervised by a physician under a board order. Chapter 189, Compliance Program: new sections 189.1-189.14 relating to requirements and responsibilities for ...
Description: Press Release April 10, 2000 (PDF File)
Document: ... es relating to custodian of records. Chapter 166, Physician Registration, amendment to 166.2 regarding reporting of continuing medical education hours. Chapter 167, Reinstatement, new 167.4-167.6 regarding criteria to be considered when assessing whether it is in the best interest of the physician o ...
Description: Press Release April 10, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... y and reducing the time for licensing a qualified physician in Texas. After a series of news articles revealed lax prosecution of disciplinary cases, followed by legislative action giving TMB additional staff, resources and powers, Dr. Patrick and agency staff improved the enforcement functions of t ...
Description: Press Release April 10, 2009 (PDF File)
Document: ... board meeting, the Texas Medical Board issued 575 physician licenses and announced that the average time to issue a Texas medical license has gone down to about 30 days. When the average time to license a Texas physician reached a peak of 100 days in September, 2007, the Legislature mandated that TM ...
Description: Press Release April 13, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... rd meeting. On March 22, the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners took disciplinary action against one physician assistant. New Licenses Issued During its April 7-8 Board meeting, the Board approved the licensure applications of 376 physicians. Rule Changes The Board adopted the follow ...
Description: Press Release April 13, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: ... actions based on inappropriate conduct involving physician-patient relationships; seven actions based on inadequate medical records; five actions based on impairment due to alcohol or drugs; three actions based on impairment due to physical or mental conditions; three actions based on violations of ...
Description: Press Release April 14, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... 14, 2003
Medical Board Suspends License of Wylie Physician
The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Terrill Trimble Jr., M.D., of Wylie (license number C2008) after a temporary suspension hearing held on Friday, April 11. The action was taken under the Board's authority t ...
Description: Press Release April 14, 1998 (PDF File)
Document: ... medicine and set standards to determine whether a physician s conduct violates the Medical Practice Act, Sections 3.08(4), 3.08(4)(E) and 3.08(18) in regard to providing complementary and integrative medical treatment.
To obtain a copy of the proposed rules or make comments, write to the Board at ...
Description: Press Release April 16, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... -7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board issues 688 physician licenses, continues to reduce licensure processing time; Board disciplines 66 physicians At its April 10-11 meeting, the Texas Medical Board took disciplinary action against 66 licensed physicians. Actions included 19 violations based on qu ...
“You may be entering too much information in your search. Try entering in only the last name and first initial, or only the last name and the city where they practice. If you still have issues, please contact us at (512) 305-7010 for a verbal verification. ... ”
When I search for my physician, I get a “No records Match” message. Does my physician have a license in Texas?
You may be entering too much information in your search. Try entering in only the last name and first initial, or only the last name and the city where they practice. If you still have issues, please contact us at (512) 305-7010 for a verbal verification.
“Yes. Select a license type of “Physician” and a list of Specialties will appear for you to choose from. You can also narrow your search by entering in the city you would prefer. ”
I’m looking for a physician of a particular specialty. Does the “Look up a License” system let me do that?
Yes. Select a license type of “Physician” and a list of Specialties will appear for you to choose from. You can also narrow your search by entering in the city you would prefer.
“Unfortunately, at this time temporary physician assistant licenses are not available for verification online. Please contact us at (512) 305-7010 for a verbal verification. ”
The “Look up a License” system will not let me verify the temporary license of a physician assistant. How can I get this verification?
Unfortunately, at this time temporary physician assistant licenses are not available for verification online. Please contact us at (512) 305-7010 for a verbal verification.
“The registration status “Suspended, Active” is a suspended status. A license in this status is not an active license to practice medicine in Texas. However, a licensee with this status has maintained their registration requirements while the license is suspended, and should that suspensi ... ”
This physician’s profile shows “Suspended, Active”. How can a license be suspended and active at the same time?
The registration status “Suspended, Active” is a suspended status. A license in this status is not an active license to practice medicine in Texas. However, a licensee with this status has maintained their registration requirements while the license is suspended, and should that suspension be lifted, the license can return to an active status without additional registration requirements.
“... such an act was validly delegated to a CNRA by a physician, the act is considered to be within the practice of nursing and governed by the Nursing Practice Act. Any discipline for a violation of the standard of care by a CRNA would be carried out by the Texas Board of Nursing under the author ... ”
Is a CRNA under a valid delegation order, subject to discipline by the Texas Medical Board under the Medical Practice Act for a violation of the standard of care in the selection and administration of anesthesia or the care of an anesthetized patient?
No, while the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, if such an act was validly delegated to a CNRA by a physician, the act is considered to be within the practice of nursing and governed by the Nursing Practice Act. Any discipline for a violation of the standard of care by a CRNA would be carried out by the Texas Board of Nursing under the authority of the Nursing Practice Act. Ultimate responsibility and accountability for the medical management of a patient under anesthesia remains with the delegating physician who may be subject to discipline for improper delegation dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case, and how state statutes and regulations apply in those situations.
“... , 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, ... ”
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
“... the patient’s PMP history is accessed, the physician or advanced practice provider must ensure that the review is documented in the patient’s medical record. ”
Must I document the PMP check? Each and every time?
Yes. Each time the patient’s PMP history is accessed, the physician or advanced practice provider must ensure that the review is documented in the patient’s medical record.
“Applicants are informed of their fingerprints being rejected by IdentoGo prior to that information being sent to the TMB. Fingerprints can be rejected by either DPS or the FBI. Our office will not communicate that a reprint is needed until we receive your unique reference code, which you may then us ... ”
I just found out that my fingerprints were rejected. May I immediately request new fingerprint cards?
Applicants are informed of their fingerprints being rejected by IdentoGo prior to that information being sent to the TMB. Fingerprints can be rejected by either DPS or the FBI. Our office will not communicate that a reprint is needed until we receive your unique reference code, which you may then use on the IdentoGo site to waive the fee for a required reprint.
“No, fingerprint cards are not automatically sent out to applicants. Because not all applicants reside at the mailing address of record when they submit their online applications, it is the responsibility of the applicant to verify whether or not they can be live-scanned. If that is not an option, th ... ”
Will I automatically be sent fingerprint cards if I enter an out-of-state address when I apply?
No, fingerprint cards are not automatically sent out to applicants. Because not all applicants reside at the mailing address of record when they submit their online applications, it is the responsibility of the applicant to verify whether or not they can be live-scanned. If that is not an option, they must request a fingerprint card by contacting the Texas Medical Board at Screen-CIC@tmb.state.tx.us if they are an applicant, or at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us if they are a licensee. When emailing the request, please include a current mailing address.
“The fingerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 601.1111. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first NCT Registry renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 601.1111.
“... s requested. Therefore, we are not able to access fingerprint results that were submitted to another agency. If you have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; however you will still be required to submit the fingerprint criminal h ... ”
I was just fingerprinted for another agency, can you use those fingerprint results?
Per Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 50.12, FBI fingerprinting reports are only allowed to be used for the purposes requested. Therefore, we are not able to access fingerprint results that were submitted to another agency. If you have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; however you will still be required to submit the fingerprint criminal history background to the TMB.
“... your 6-digit ID number and instructions for your fingerprint submission. ”
What is my Board issued 6-digit ID number?
A Board issued 6-digit ID number is required for submitting your fingerprints. This 6-digit ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. This 6-digit ID number will be included in your post card and email renewal reminders. 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.
“... ing up your renewal process.Please note that your fingerprint criminal history results must be received prior to your initial renewal with the TMB. ”
I’m trying to log into the online renewal system and I’m getting an error that says I’m trying to register too early. When can I begin the renewal process?
You are not eligible to enter the online registration system until 60-90 days prior to your expiration date. If you are within that time period, please contact us at registrations@tmb.state.tx.us as there may be another issue that is holding up your renewal process.
Please note that your fingerprint criminal history results must be received prior to your initial renewal with the TMB.
“The fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal,per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 601.1111. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal,per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 601.1111.
“The fingerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal,per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 604.1523. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal,per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 604.1523.