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To activate your license for the first time, you need to pay your first time registration fee within 90 days of your license issue date. To maintain an active license you will need to renew your registration biennially.
At this time, initial Acupuncture registration may not be co ... ”
“... icians whose licenses are on 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 controlled substances registration; and
to be elig ... ”
“Physician Online Registration
PA Online Registration
AC Online Registration
NCT Online Registration
Delegation Online Registration ”
“Once the Board has issued you an official license number, you will have 90 days to register and activate your license. Failure to register will result in penalty fees, and after one year, license cancellation.
Initial registration is completed via hardcopy forms sent to the licensee short ... ”
“... tes, rule changes, press releases, bulletins, and license statistics. ”
“Overview of the Physician Application Process
You submit your application online.
The License Inquiry System of Texas (LIST), used to communicate with physician licensure applicants, generates a temporary username, as well as the initial list of items required to process your application. ... ”
“To activate your license for the first time, you need to pay your first time registration fee within 90 days of your license issue date. To maintain an active license, you will need to renew your registration every two years.
Currently Surgical Assistants are not able to register online. Regi ... ”
“... ial 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 $555 is the fee required by the TMB.
These fees are explained in more detail in the chart below.
Subsequent Regi ... ”
“... istration – If you have not registered your license within 90 days of your license issue date, a penalty fee equal to ½ the registration fee will be assessed. If you have not registered your license within 120 days of your license issue date, the penalty fee will increase to a fee ... ”
“Licensing Physician Applicants
The Texas Medical Board issues a full unrestricted license to practice medicine to physicians, as well as a number of limited and temporary licenses. Requirements vary based on license type.
The Board collects and verifies applicant credentials, as required by statute ... ”
“The Conceded Eminence License is a limited license which can be issued to an applicant who has achieved a high level of academic or professional recognition for excellence in research, teaching, or the practice of medicine. In order to issue this license the Board looks at objective factors, s ... ”
“... n-Related Fees
Application Fee: The fee for physician assistant licensure in Texas is $220.00. Additional non-refundable surcharge related to the Texas Physician Health Program ($5.25) will be assessed with the application fee. The entire fee must be submitted before your applicatio ... ”
“... red on June 15, 2023. All Emergency Visiting Physician Temporary Permits, and emergency reactivations for retired or cancelled licenses, terminated on July 14, 2023, therefore permit holders who do not have an active permit or license with the Board must cease practice in Texas.
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“... endent, confidential program to serve physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, medical physicists, perfusionists, respiratory care practitioners and medical radiologic technologists affected by substance use disorders, physical illnesses and impairment, and/or psychiatr ... ”
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2000
Document: ... rt Spring 2000 Word Doc
CONTENTS: Texas to Begin Physician Profiling Dr. Levy to Leave Board; Dr. Frank Langley Named E.D. Dr. Meyer Resigns from Board Policy Statement on Internet Prescribing Clarification on Lyme Disease Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Texas State Board of Acup ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2005
Document: ... Conroe; Keith E. Miller, M.D., a family practice physician from Center; Amanullah Khan, M.D., an oncologist from Dallas; Dr. Price; Annette P. Raggette, a public member from Austin; and Timothy J. Turner, a public member from Houston . TMB Sunset Bill Passes; Includes Name Change The Texas State Bo ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2006
Document: ... ted by the hurricane.
More residents wanting a license in order to moonlight now that the 80 hour work week is being enforced: Data shows the number of residents seeking licensure remains relatively stable.
Some have even suggested that the increase is driven by bad doctors fleeing medical malpr ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2007
Document: ... . D., to the board. Dr. Arambula is a San Antonio physician. He received a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he completed his residency in psychiatry. He has fellowship training in ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2004
Document: ... nter at Baylor University. Dr. Miller is a family physician in private practice. He is president of the Shelby-Sabine County Medical Society, a member of the Texas Medical Association and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Miller serves on the Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Medic ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2010
Document: ... er of Voluntary Suspension sus-
pending Ms. Liu’s license until such time as Ms. Liu re-
quests to have the suspension lifted and provides clear
evidence that she is able to safely practice acupuncture.
The action was based on the Board’s
nding that Ms.
and safety due to illness.
RULES VIOLATIO ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2002
Document: ... y No Still Applies: Doctors and Sexual Boundaries Physician Profiles Nearing Completion Attorney General Opinions Board Streamlines Physician Licensure Application ProcessOn-Line Renewals To Be Available Soon Board Begins New Drug Screening Procedure Rule Changes Board Organizational Changes Expecte ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 1997
Document: ... ion of Annual Fees Illustrative Disciplinary Case Physician Laurels Position Statement: Unlicensed Practice of Medicine Prescriptive Authority A&A Texas Medicaid Drug Use Review The Role of the Physician Assistant Acupuncture Rule Changes TMB Rule Changes Disciplinary Actions
Announcement Physician ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2008
Document: ... ulkin, M.D., to the board. Dr. Shulkin has been a physician in private practice at Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in Dallas for more than 25 years. Formerly, he served as a board member of the Dallas County Medical Society Board of Directors. He currently serves as a member of the board of man ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 1999
Document: ... Controlled Substances Fees Texas Docs in the News Renewal Page Board Rule Changes CME Information (includes Statement Regarding Advertising for CME) Letter to HCEs Physician Assistant Info Disabled Person License Plates
Practitioner, heal thyself: Coping with stress in clinical practice By W. Walte ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 1998
Document: ... ard Disciplinary Definitions Disciplinary Actions Physician Information that is Public The Texas Medicaid Drug Use Review Program Frequently Asked Questions HIV/AIDS Survey Task Force Develops List of Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs The Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners PA Rule Chang ...
Description: TMB Bulletin January 2011
Document: ... erly newsletter of the Texas Medical Board, Texas Physician Assistant Board and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
January 2011
New rules expand access, set standards for telemedicine in Texas
Pain Clinic Update
Houston is the "dark heart" of Texas' growing prescription drug abuse problem, ...
Description: TMB Bulletin May 2011
Document: ... erly newsletter of the Texas Medical Board, Texas Physician Assistant Board and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners May 2011
Illegal pain clinic crackdown continues:
The Texas Medical Board's initiative to shut down illegal pain pill mills continues. The most recent highprofile crackdown was ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2009
Document: ... w requires that, if the agency executive is a non-physician, a medical director be hired.
Ms. Robinson took over the executive director position after the retirement of Donald W. Patrick, M.D., J.D., who served TMB as executive director from September 2001 through August 2008. Ms. Robinson began h ...
Description: TMB Bulletin July 2012
Document: The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board, Texas Physician Assistant Board and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
July 2012
Pain prescribing:
An important and legitimate part of medicine
By Irvin E. Zeitler Jr., D.O. President, Texas Medical Board The United States is experiencing an epid ...
“... 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 to the TMB. Per Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 50.12, FBI fingerprinting ... ”
I was just fingerprinted for another agency. Can you use those fingerprint results?
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. 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 (other states licenses, CHL permits, other background checks, etc.). Applicants or Texas licensees looking to renew their licensure must use the TMB Service Code and their Board issued 6-digit ID# on the IdentoGo website in order for our agency to receive your DPS/FBI consolidated report. If you used any other service code other than the one assigned to the TMB, those results cannot be disclosed to our agency. Refer to the instructions provided to you by either the Licensure or Registrations Department.
“Yes. Prior to and each and every time a physician or advanced practice professional (such as a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse acting under a physician’s delegated authority) prescribes opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, the patient’s presc ... ”
Is the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) check mandated each and every time a physician or authorized delegate prescribes one of the four scheduled drug types?
Yes. Prior to and each and every time a physician or advanced practice professional (such as a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse acting under a physician’s delegated authority) prescribes opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, the patient’s prescribing history must be reviewed by the physician or advanced practice professional issuing the prescription. For providers seeking information on how to access the PMP, please review Pharmacy Board PMP information at https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/pmp/.
“... ce until the next Board meeting, when a permanent license will be issued. The fee is $107. ”
Is there an Acupuncture temporary license?
Yes. You may request that one be issued once your file is complete so that you can practice until the next Board meeting, when a permanent license will be issued. The fee is $107.
“Registering a supervising physician for an NCT will no longer be required. However, an NCT will still need to obtain and maintain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice. ... ”
How does the doctor register as a supervising physician for an NCT?
Registering a supervising physician for an NCT will no longer be required. However, an NCT will still need to obtain and maintain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
“The NCT permit is no longer available. In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general regis ... ”
I’ve been issued my NCT Registry number. How do I apply for the NCT permit to work under a physician?
The NCT permit is no longer available. In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
“... quired for initial licensure in Texas but not for renewal of an active Texas Physician Assistant License. ”
Does Texas require NCCPA Certification?
NCCPA Certification is required for initial licensure in Texas but not for renewal of an active Texas Physician Assistant License.
“Applications for PA licensure are submitted online. ”
How do I apply for a PA license?
Applications for PA licensure are submitted online.
“... s a fee of $107 if you are requesting a temporary license. ”
What is the PA application fee?
The application-processing fee is $220.00 that must be submitted along with the completed application. In addition, there is a fee of $107 if you are requesting a temporary license.
“... tion Process and General Information links in the Physician Assistant Quick Links menu, located here. ”
How does the PA licensure process work?
Please see the Application Process and General Information links in the Physician Assistant Quick Links menu, located here.
“Individual application processing time will vary according to the complexity of the application. Factors that increase complexity are “yes” answers to any of the Professionalism questions on the application. ”
How long does it take to process a license application?
Individual application processing time will vary according to the complexity of the application. Factors that increase complexity are “yes” answers to any of the Professionalism questions on the application.
“At this time, only physician applicants can use the Form Y to expedite an application. Should this change, notification will be posted. ”
Can I expedite my physician assistant application?
At this time, only physician applicants can use the Form Y to expedite an application. Should this change, notification will be posted.
“No. Texas law requires graduation from an accredited PA program for eligibility. ”
I am a foreign medical graduate. Can I get a PA license with my medical degree?
No. Texas law requires graduation from an accredited PA program for eligibility.
“... . The request is made by mailing in the Temporary License Affidavit with the $107 fee. A temporary license cannot be issued until all supporting documents for your online application have been received, and your file has been reviewed and determined complete by your assigned licensing analyst. The t ... ”
Can I get a temporary PA license?
Yes, if you have requested and paid for one. The request is made by mailing in the Temporary License Affidavit with the $107 fee. A temporary license cannot be issued until all supporting documents for your online application have been received, and your file has been reviewed and determined complete by your assigned licensing analyst. The temporary license is considered a full and active license and will allow you to practice until your permanent license is issued. Permanent licenses are issued once a month. Please see the License Issue Dates link to the left for more information.
“... ered by the Board to be unprofessional conduct. A physician who wishes to change his or her professional name must use the Application for Name Change. ”
As a physician, is it okay to go by a nickname or shortened version of my given name in my practice?
Texas requires physicians to professionally use the name under which they are licensed by the Texas Medical Board. Using any other name may confuse or mislead the public and could be considered by the Board to be unprofessional conduct. A physician who wishes to change his or her professional name must use the Application for Name Change.
“... ard uses in evaluating the medical education of a physician applicant who attended a medical school located outside the United States. The board will accept evaluations from the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA). The cost of the evaluation is borne by the applicant. Applicants can find t ... ”
My licensing analyst informed me that I need a foreign education evaluation. What do I need to do?
A foreign education evaluation is one tool the board uses in evaluating the medical education of a physician applicant who attended a medical school located outside the United States. The board will accept evaluations from the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA). The cost of the evaluation is borne by the applicant. Applicants can find the appropriate request form on our website at Supplemental Forms "Form N".