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“Each physician who provides anesthesia services or performs a procedure for which anesthesia services are provided in an outpatient setting, including the use of analgesics and anxiolytics, must register and pay a fee to the Texas Medical Board. The current fee for office-based anesthesia is a total ... ”
“The Medical License Limited to Underserved Area allows applicants for a full medical license who do not meet exam timeframe requirements to obtain a license limited solely and exclusively to practice in a medically underserved or health professional shortage area.
The holder of a Medical Licens ... ”
“... -based practice?
At how many facilities can one physician delegate prescriptive authority through protocols?
Who may delegate prescriptive authority in a hospital facility-based practice?
Who may delegate prescriptive authority in a long term care facility based practice?
Who can prescribe S ... ”
“... el I, as prescribed for the patient on order of a physician; or (except as provided by Board rule §192.2(b)(9) relating to Provision of Anesthesia Services in Outpatient Settings), the administration of local anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, or both in a total dosage amount that exceeds 50 ... ”
“... east two personnel must be present, including the physician who must be currently certified by AHA or ASHI, at a minimum, in ACLS or PALS, as appropriate;
another person must be currently certified by AHA or ASHI, at a minimum, in BLS;
a licensed health care provider, which may be either of the two ... ”
“... tion date.
Acupuncture Online Registration/Renewal
There are five simple steps to submit your online license renewal:
Please note that if you are not able to complete your online license renewal, your data will be automatically saved for you for 15 days. Upon your return to complete the rene ... ”
“... 60 days in advance of the expiration date.
Physician Assistant Online Registration/Renewal
There are five simple steps to submit your online license renewal:
Please note that if you are not able to complete your online license renewal, your data will be automatically saved for you for ... ”
“... pecific health professionals go to Look up a License (This includes Physician Profiles and provides links to view Board Orders, where applicable).
Non-Profit Health Organizations
Chief Medical Officer Designation
Electronic Death Certificate
Jointly Owned Physician / PA
Institut ... ”
“All physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists and others licensed by the TMB to practice in Texas are currently required to register regularly with the board, and pay a fee. Registration fees and renewal periods vary according to license type. A licensee may obtain a registration ... ”
“... ysicians (Full/Administrative/Conceded Eminence),
Physician Assistants,
Acupuncturists,
Faculty Temporary Licenses (FTLs),
Medical Radiologic Technologists - General Certificate (MRTs) AND Temporary General Certificate (TMRT),
Medical Radiologic Technologists - Limited Certificate (LMRTs) AND Tempor ... ”
“... ace period for the expiration date of an acudetox license. Once the expiration date has occurred, penalty fee of $25 fee will be added ”
“... re the TMB to maintain a profile on each licensed physician. This profile information is gathered in conjunction with the license registration and is available to the public through our online verification database located here:
Look up a License
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“... ection 154.006(b)(16) of the Act requires that: a physician profile display a description of any medical malpractice lawsuit against the physician where the physician was found liable, a jury awarded monetary damages to the claimant, and the award has been determined to be final and not subject to f ... ”
“As an already licensed Texas physician, are there any criteria in addition to what is required by the IMLCC that need to be met in order for Texas to issue me an LOQ?
No, there are no additional requirements or criteria. TMB staff may ask for additional documentation to assist with verifying the IML ... ”
“... his can include legislation impacting physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, and a variety of other license types.
Legislative Update - 87th Legislature (2021)
Legislative Update - 86th Legislature (2019)
TMB Joint Statement on Conclusion of 86th Legisl ... ”
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: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Beauford Basped, D.O., of Fort Worth
A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Beauford Basped, D.O., license #E3813, of Fort Worth, after a hearing in which the panel determined Dr. Basped had violated previous orders. T ...
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: ... ling $65,250. The board temporarily suspended the license of two physicians since the last board meeting. At 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 th ...
Description: Press Release April 07, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... s
Thursday, April 7, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of William Scott Blessing, M.D., of Dallas A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of William Scott Blessing, M.D., license number E0820, after determining that Dr. Blessing's continuation in the practice o ...
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: ... ing $137,500. The board temporarily suspended the license of seven physicians since the last board 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 ...
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: ... s
Monday, April 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 Bo ...
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 ...
“... ite to the registration of a surgical assistant's license, 18 hours of continuing education are required every 12 months, with at least half being Category I. That is 36 hours of CE every 24 months (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year). ... ”
How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required per year for a surgical assistant?
As a prerequisite to the registration of a surgical assistant's license, 18 hours of continuing education are required every 12 months, with at least half being Category I. That is 36 hours of CE every 24 months (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year).
“To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact th ... ”
My physician license is currently in a retired status. How to I return it to an active status so I can practice?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.
“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 c ... ”
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.
“To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.If the request is granted, it may be granted without conditions or subject to such c ... ”
Are there any additional requirements that I need to complete before I request to return my retired physician license to an active status?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.
If the request is granted, it may be granted without conditions or subject to such conditions which the board determines are necessary to adequately protect the public. Requests are reviewed on a case by case basis.
Below are some examples of conditions that may be required (alone or in combination) to return a retired license to an active status:
“A physician, their delegated midlevel provider, or any other qualified and licensed individual delegated authority to check the PMP may do so on behalf of the prescriber. Ultimately though, it is the prescriber’s responsibility to ensure that the PMP has been checked and that they have r ... ”
Is only the prescriber allowed to check the PMP, or can someone else check on behalf of the physician?
A physician, their delegated midlevel provider, or any other qualified and licensed individual delegated authority to check the PMP may do so on behalf of the prescriber. Ultimately though, it is the prescriber’s responsibility to ensure that the PMP has been checked and that they have reviewed and taken into account any relevant information prior to issuing a prescription.
“... ted a waiver, it will be displayed on your public physician profile. This alone will serve as proof of your waiver. Generally, waiver requests are determined within 2-3 business days. You are encouraged to check your profile daily upon submitting your waiver request. You may also c ... ”
How will I be notified if I am granted a waiver?
If you are granted a waiver, it will be displayed on your public physician profile. This alone will serve as proof of your waiver. Generally, waiver requests are determined within 2-3 business days. You are encouraged to check your profile daily upon submitting your waiver request. You may also choose to print a simple copy of the ‘Verified Information’ section of your profile, which includes your waiver status, by choosing the “Print Verification” option on your profile.
“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. ”
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.
“If the supervising physician has a waiver, then the prescribing delegate is also covered under that waiver. So long as the prescribing delegate is prescribing under the authority of a physician who has been granted a waiver, then the prescribing delegate may use non-electronic prescribing means.&nbs ... ”
Do delegates who have prescribing authority have to apply for their own waiver or are they covered by the supervising physician’s waiver?
If the supervising physician has a waiver, then the prescribing delegate is also covered under that waiver. So long as the prescribing delegate is prescribing under the authority of a physician who has been granted a waiver, then the prescribing delegate may use non-electronic prescribing means. If a prescribing delegate is issuing a prescription under the authority of a physician who does not have a waiver, then the prescribing delegate must issue the prescription via e-prescribing.
If an individual wants to look up whether a prescribing delegate has a waver they can do so as listed below:
For physician assistants: A PA’s waiver status will not be viewable on their TMB public profile. Each PA’s public profile has a link to their supervising physician’s profile page. The physician’s profile page will list the waiver status.
For nurse practitioners: APRN waivers are determined by the Texas Board of Nursing. Information on the waiver process for the APRNs is available on the Texas Board of Nursing Website.
“ If a physician has a waiver from e-prescribing, it is viewable on their public profile page, under the section entitled “Verified Information.” If you want to verify that a PA or nurse practitioner has a waiver, you will have to look at the delegating physician’s ... ”
How can someone determine if a practitioner has a waiver?
If a physician has a waiver from e-prescribing, it is viewable on their public profile page, under the section entitled “Verified Information.” If you want to verify that a PA or nurse practitioner has a waiver, you will have to look at the delegating physician’s public profile. You can look up a prescriber’s public profile here: Look up a License
NOTE: Per the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, a “pharmacist is not responsible for ensuring there is a waiver. In addition, there is no requirement of the pharmacist to ensure an appropriate waiver is granted.”
“... 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 instruction ... ”
What is the TMB “Service code” for IdentoGo?
The TMB service code for IdentoGo is only able to be provided directly to licensure applicants or existing licensees. The service code is provided 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.
“... kground check results will be required prior to a license being able to access the online registration system. While processing times vary (average turnaround time is less than 10 business days), please note it can take 4-6 weeks for hard card submissions. If you believe that you should ... ”
I submitted my fingerprints. Why am I still not able to enter the online registration?
Please note that the fingerprint background check results will be required prior to a license being able to access the online registration system. While processing times vary (average turnaround time is less than 10 business days), please note it can take 4-6 weeks for hard card submissions. If you believe that you should be able to access the online registration system, and you are not able to, please contact us a Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.
“... ou 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 prior to the next registration/renewal of your license. ... ”
I was previously printed by another entity or state. Can you use those 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 prior to the next registration/renewal of your license.
“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. I ... ”
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.
“... 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 i ... ”
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.
“... ingerprint 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 finger ... ”
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.