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“... pplication Fee: As of 9/1/2015, the fee for physician licensure in Texas is $817.00. Additional non-refundable surcharges related to the National Practitioner Data Bank/Health Integrity Data Bank ($11.00) and the Texas Physician Health Program ($5.25) will be assessed with the application fee. ... ”
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“To be eligible for an Acupuncturist License in Texas, an applicant must be able to answer “Yes” to the following questions:
Are you at least 21 years old?
Did you complete 60 hours of college in addition to your acupuncture training?
Did you complete 1,800 hours of acupuncture training ... ”
“... on the standard or emeritus retired status:
the physician cannot engage in clinical activities or practice medicine in any state,
the physician cannot prescribe or administer drugs to anyone, nor may the physician possess a Drug Enforcement Agency or Texas controlled substances registration; and
t ... ”
“A physician who acts as an off-line medical director for an EMS service in the state of Texas is required to register as such with both the Texas Medical Board and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). As of July 2014, the TMB registration is part of the physician biennial registrati ... ”
“At this time a physician may not hold the position of off-line medical director for more than 20 EMS providers unless the physician obtains a waiver.
The TMB may grant a waiver to allow a physician to serve as an off-line medical director for more than 20 EMS providers, if the physician prov ... ”
“... quo;s responsibility to submit an application for renewal at least 30 days prior to the expiration date. Please direct all questions and communication related to the program/instructor approval process - Programs@tmb.state.tx.us
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Does Your Fellowship Require Board Approval for Physician in Training Permits to be Issued?
No, not if the fellowship is approved by:
the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
a member board of the American Board of Medical Special ... ”
“The retired status exempts physician assistants from the registration process, registration fee, and CME.
The following restrictions apply to physician assistants whose licenses are on retired status:
the physician assistant cannot engage in clinical activities or practice medicine in any state,
th ... ”
“... tired status, the emeritus retired status exempts physician assistants from the registration process, registration fee, and CME.
The following restrictions apply to physician assistants whose licenses are on the standard or emeritus retired status:
the physician assistant cannot engage in clinical ... ”
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Each committee consists of seven members: three physician members who are doctors of medicine (M.D.), one physician member who is a doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) and three public members. They are appointed to seven-year terms by the governor.
District Review Committee Member Biographies
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“... ing and doffing of personal protective equipment
Physician Participation
Upon completion of viewing the online presentation, please follow the instructions at the end of the presentation to complete the evaluation. Once the evaluation is completed, the user will be provided the option to print thei ... ”
“... E II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Where and when may a physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) prescribe a Schedule II Controlled Substance?
Properly authorized APRNs and PAs may issue prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances to patients who are admitted to a hosp ... ”
Description: Press Release June 02, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Suspends License of Edward Emile Louis, M.D., of Dickinson A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Edward Emile Louis, M.D., license number D0953, after determining that Dr. Louis' continuation in the practice of medicine presents a contin ...
Description: Press Release June 02, 2008 B (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Suspends License of Khanh Nguyen Vu, D.O., of Titusville, Pennsylvania A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Khanh Nguyen Vu, D.O., Texas license number L0676, after determining that Dr. Vu's continuation in the practice of medicine pres ...
Description: Press Release June 02, 2008 C (PDF File)
Document: ... hout needing to attend a hearing. The second, the License Inquiry System of Texas, 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 physician lice ...
Description: Press Release June 03, 2009 (PDF File)
Document: ... s. At its May 28-29 meeting, the board issued 526 physician licenses.
RULE CHANGES ADOPTED
The board adopted the following rule changes that were published in the Texas Register: Chapter 162, Supervision of Medical School and Physician Assistant Students: §162.1, Supervision of Medical School Stude ...
Description: Press Release June 04, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... 00) 248-4062.
Medical Board Temporarily Suspends License of Lundy Cavender Jr., M.D., of Fort Worth
On June 2, 2010, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the medical license of Lundy Eldridge Cavender, Jr., M.D., Lic. No. H7711, of Fort Worth, after determining that ...
Description: Press Release June 04, 2010 B (PDF File)
Document: ... 0) 248-4062.
Medical Board Temporarily Restricts License of Joseph J. Patrick, M.D., of Houston
On June 2, 2010, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily restricted the license of Joseph J. Patrick, M.D., Lic. No. G7864, of Houston, after determining that Dr. Patrick poses a cont ...
Description: Press Release June 05, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... r (800) 248-4062. LIST System to Speed Up Medical License Applications New System Allows Applicants to Track Status, Communicate with TMB It just got a little easier for a doctor to be licensed in Texas. On June 1, the Texas Medical Board implemented the Licensure Inquiry System of Texas, an online ...
Description: Press Release June 08, 2000 (PDF File)
Document: ... At its April 28 meeting, the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners took action against three physician assistants.
Rule Changes The Board approved the following proposed rule changes that were published in the Texas Register: Chapter 163, Licensure, amendment to 163.5 regarding licensu ...
Description: Press Release June 08, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: ... e action based on inappropriate conduct involving physician-patient relationships; three actions based on inadequate medical records; two actions based on impairment due to alcohol or drugs; two actions based on violations of probation or prior orders; one action based on other state board actions; ...
Description: Press Release June 09, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... ring its May 20 meeting, the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners took disciplinary action against three physician assistants. New Licenses Issued During its June 2-3 Board meeting, the Board approved the licensure applications of 438 physicians. Disciplinary Actions The following are ...
Description: Press Release June 09, 2008 (PDF File)
Document: ... hout needing to attend a hearing. The second, the License Inquiry System of Texas, 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 physician lice ...
Description: Press Release June 10, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: ... ling $32,500. The board temporarily suspended the license of one physician since the last board meeting. In addition, the board took action against one acupuncturist. New Licenses Issued During its June 3-4 Board meeting, the Board approved the licensure applications of 471 physicians. Office of Rur ...
Description: Press Release June 10, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... t its June 3-4 meeting, the board also issued 706 physician licenses. RULE CHANGES ADOPTED The board did not adopt any rule changes. PROPOSED RULE CHANGES The following proposed rule changes will be published in July in the Texas Register: Chapter 161, General Provisions: §161.5 Meetings, amendment ...
Description: Press Release June 11, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... g. At its May 2 meeting, the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners took disciplinary action against one licensed physician assistant.
New Licenses Issued
During its June 5-6 Board meeting, the Board approved the licensure applications of 529 physicians.
Rule Changes
The Board adopted ...
Description: Press Release June 11, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... e effective immediately. Dr. Sanchez G, a Houston physician specializing in occupational medicine, pled nolo contendere to first -degree felony charges of solicitation of capital murder in the 209th District Court in Harris County. The intended victim of the murder was one of Dr. Sanchez G's patient ...
“... 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.