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“... biennial registration fee includes $5.25 for the Physician Health Program (PHP) and a $2 Office of Patient Protection fee. These fees are required by statute. The remaining $665 is the fee required by the Acupuncture Board.
These fees are explained in more detail in the chart below.
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“... s regarding continuing education requirements for renewal of a Texas license and makes recommendations to the acupuncture board regarding changes or implementation of such rules; drafts and proposes rules regarding educational requirements for degrees granted upon graduation in Texas and makes recom ... ”
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This department of the Licensure Division processes applications of physicians applying for licensure, assuring they meet the stringent qualifications for licensure in Texas and admission to the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination.
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“All the Physician Assistant Board Minutes are provided in PDF format. Click on the menu on the left to view the year. ”
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“... that: the board review information relating to a physician against whom three or more malpractice claims have been reported within a five-year period for possible action. “None” or a blank, indicates that there are no actions to report. If action resulted See Current Board A ... ”
“The Military Limited Volunteer License is available to a physician who is or was authorized as a physician to treat personnel enlisted in a branch of the United States armed forces or veterans, and is limited to the practice of medicine for no compensation in clinics that serve indigent populations. ... ”
“... currently experiencing a significant increase in physician licensure applications. Due to this increased workload, it may take several days to respond to email. The agency is responding to inquiries as quickly as possible. Answers to many common questions received by the agency are ... ”
“... for physicians called the Uniform Application for Physician State Licensure or UA. The UA, kept on file with the Federation of State Medical Boards, will benefit physicians by reducing redundancy in filling out applications when applying for licensure in multiple states, thus increasing portability. ... ”
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Description: Press Release May 13, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... case will be reviewed by a board committee, or a physician may opt out of fast-track entirely and contest the charges through TMB's traditional investigation and litigation process. "This will benefit both the medical community and medical consumers in Texas," said Dr. Donald Patrick, TMB's executi ...
Description: Press Release May 14, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: ... ases
Friday, May 14, 2004
Medical Board Suspends License of Donald D. Hughes, M.D.
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took action to temporarily suspend the license of Donald D. Hughes, M.D., License #E8575, without notice after determining that Dr. Hughes' continuation in the pr ...
Description: Press Release May 17, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: ... 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Mark R. Prince, M.D., of Dallas A panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Mark Robert Prince, M.D., license #J6671, of Dallas, after determining that Dr. Prince's continuation in the practice of medicine prese ...
Description: Press Release May 17, 2007 A(PDF File)
Document: ... d suspended the licenses of Armando Chavez, M.D., license number J8487, and Edmundo Cano, S.A., license number SA 00260, after determining that Dr. Chavez's continuation in the practice of medicine and Mr. Cano's continuation in practice as a surgical assistant present a continuing threat to the pub ...
Description: Press Release May 17, 2007 B (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Ramiro Hernandez, M.D., of Orange
A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Ramiro Hernandez, M.D., license number E6093 after determining that his continuation in the practice of medicine presents a continuing threat to ...
Description: Press Release May 17, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... 5-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Suspends License of Stephen Frank Waller, M.D., of Conroe
On May 12, 2010, a panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Stephen Frank Waller, M.D., license #F8724, of Conroe, after determining that Dr. Waller engaged in unprofessional or dishon ...
Description: Press Release May 17, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... 2-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Board suspends Austin physician, David Jacoby, M.D.
On Monday, May 16, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board held a Temporary Suspension Hearing Without Notice and suspended the license of Austin physician David James Jacoby, M.D., after determining that D ...
Description: Press Release May 21, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... its meeting on April 26, the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners took disciplinary action against five physician assistants.
Board Passes Resolution The board passed the following resolution at the May 16-17 board meeting: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Texas State Board of Medical
Examine ...
Description: Press Release May 21, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Douglas Wayne Wheeler, M.D., of Orange
A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Douglas Wayne Wheeler, M.D., license #F8731, of Orange. The action took place today in a Probationer Show Compliance Proceeding in which th ...
Description: Press Release May 24, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... 5-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Suspends License of Don Martin ONeal, M.D., of Sulphur Springs
On May 24, 2010, a panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Don Martin O'Neal, M.D., of Sulphur Springs, Lic. No. E2769, after determining that Dr. O'Neal's continuation in the pr ...
Description: Press Release May 24, 1999 (PDF File)
Document: ... lined one acupuncturist. The Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, at its April 29-30 meeting, disciplined six physician assistants. Board Continues Rule Review In accordance with House Bill No. 1, 75th Legislature, Regular Ses sion, 1998-1999, Article IX, Section 167, the Texas State ...
Description: Press Release May 27, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... hout needing to attend a hearing. The second, the License Inquiry System of Texas (LIST), is an online communication system that allows applicants to check the status of their applications 24 hours a day and also provides detailed explanations of any items required to process an individual's physici ...
Description: Press Release May 27, 1998 (PDF File)
Document: ... f Acupuncture Examiners. The Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, during its May 8 Board meeting, suspended the license of one physician assistant, with the suspension stayed and probated under various terms and conditions.
Texans Lead Federation of State Medical Boards At the 86th A ...
Description: Press Release May 29, 2001 (PDF File)
Document: ... d. At its meeting May 4, the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners disciplined one physician assistant.
Dr. Langley Resigns; Board Begins National Search The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners recently announced the resignation of its Executive Director, Dr. F.M. "Skip" Langley. Th ...
Description: Press Release May 30, 1997 (PDF File)
Document: ... itions; two voluntary and permanent surrenders of license; eight restrictions with various terms and conditions and four public reprimands. In addition, six administrative penalties were assessed totaling $23,100. Governor Appoints Six Members to Board Governor Bush has appointed six people to becom ...
“... 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.