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“... s the complaint against someone TMB licenses -- a physician, physician assistant, acupuncturist or surgical assistant? Does the alleged violation fall under the Medical Practice Act? Complaints that are non-jurisdictional may be referred to another agency.
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“... do physicians have to keep medical records?
My physician closed his office. How do I get my medical records?
My physician died. How do I get my medical records?
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“... Can you recommend a doctor?
How do I find a new physician?
What is a D.O.?
Has my physician ever been sued?
Does a physician have to have malpractice insurance?
Can I file a liability claim through the Medical Board against my physician?
How do I file a complaint?
Are complaints public ... ”
“To be eligible for inactive status, the license holder must have a current registration permit and have a license in good standing.
To request a change to the Inactive status for a Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner certificate, complete and return the inactive request form (link below) to the Boa ... ”
“... revoke, restrict, suspend or otherwise limit the license of any acupuncturist upon proof of violation.
Mission
The Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners’ mission is to protect and enhance the public's health, safety, and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence use ... ”
“... elow and accepting the usage terms, click on the "License Type" dropdown, select "Pain Management Clinic (Board Action Only)" and click "Search" to view all clinics with a Board action.
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“... es, including physicians, physicians in training, physician assistants, acupuncturists, medical physicists, medical radiologic technologists, non-certified radiological technicians, perfusionists, and respiratory care practitioners.
Visit the following link, and accept usage ... ”
“... rcement of the following professions: physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, medical radiologic technologists, and respiratory care practitioners.
Enforcement & Licensure Process
Enforcement The Enforcement Division receives and evaluates complaints on licensees. Complaints may be mad ... ”
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George L. De Loach, D.O., of Livingston, is a physician and chief of surgery at CHI St. Luke’s Livingston, and owner of Big Thicket Orthopedics. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Texas Osteopathic Medical Association ... ”
“... al across the outside envelope flap.
Form L-PA/AC Physician Assistant Licensure Evaluation. You must have every professional affiliation for the past 5 years fill out Form L-PA/AC. (This applies only to work performed in the United States.) For new graduates, the Program Director should ... ”
“... ard meets three times a year.
A temporary license will be issued, if requested and the fee is paid, that allows you to practice between the time the Board staff approves your application and the next Board meeting. To request a temporary license use the link to the left.
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“... he following:
Copy of birth certificate, drivers license, or passport.
Copy of Acudetox Certificate.
Certified Acudetox training transcript request that the provider of the acudetox training course you attended submit this to you in an unopened envelope with the signature of the provider across the ... ”
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Acudetox Sample Application - New
After license is issued
New - Electronic License
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Apply for Your License Online
Additional Licensure Forms
Acudetox Eligibility
Supplemental Documentation Checklist
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Description: Rule Changes September 28, 2006
Document: ... to include amendments to 175.2, Registration and Renewal Fees, regarding Texas Online fees for office-based anesthesia, and new 175.5, Payment of Fees or Penalties regarding the form of payment accepted for fees and penalties. Chapter 179, Investigations, new 179.8, providing for alcohol and drug s ...
Description: Rule Changes September 27, 2007
Document: ... 3 Release of Contact Lens Prescription; and 181.6 Physician s Prescriptions: Delegation, relating to establishing that the verification of a contact lens prescription may substitute for an original signature to create a valid contact lens prescription. Chapter 191, District Review Committees, amendi ...
Description: Rule Changes September 23, 2010
Document: ... icine licenses and limits the use of this type of license for the interpretation of diagnostic testing and reporting results to a physician fully licensed and located in Texas or for the follow-up of patients where the majority of patient care was rendered in another state. http://www.sos.state.tx.u ...
Description: Rule Changes September 21, 2009
Document: ... ecialists, which establishes that application and renewal fees for acudetox specialists are provided under Sections 175.1-175.2 of title 22 of the Administrative Code. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/September182009/adopted/22.EXAMINING%20BOA RDS.html#182
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Description: Rule Changes September 21, 2000
Document: ... k here for the complete board rules. Chapter 166, Physician Registration -- amendment to §166.2, regarding penalty fee for action taken relating to failure to obtain CME. Chapter 183, Acupuncture - re-write of chapter. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants - re-write of chapter, including substantial ch ...
Description: Rule Changes September 19, 2010
Document: ... for the complete board rules. Chapter 180, Texas Physician Health Program and Rehabilitation Orders: Amendment to §180.2, concerning Definitions, adds that the Texas Physician Health and Rehabilitation Committee shall also be referred to as the TXPHP Advisory Committee. Amendment to §180.3, concern ...
Description: Rule Changes September 19, 2002
Document: ... ervision of medical school students. Chapter 164, Physician Advertising. Amendment to '164.3 concerning testimonials used in advertising. Chapter 165, Medical Records. Amendments to ''165.2-165.4 updating fees charged for copies of billing records and general clean-up of the rules. Chapter 166, Phys ...
Description: Rule Changes September 18, 2011
Document: ... creases the application fees $10 each for initial physician in training permits, physician in training permits for program transfer, and physician in training permits for applicants performing rotations in Texas. The amendment to §175.2 increases the fees for initial and subsequent biennial permits ...
Description: Rule Changes September 12, 2004
Document: ... cticing under the supervision of a licensed Texas physician for educational purposes or providing charity care to underserved populations in Texas. Chapter 175, Fees, Penalties, and Applications. Amendments to §175.1 related to increases in application and registration fees mandated by the Texas Onl ...
Description: Rule Changes September 10, 2009
Document: ... over the agency's costs; §175.2, Registration and Renewal Fees, to increase certain registration and renewal fees to cover the agency's costs, and establish a charge for the review of continuing acupuncture education courses on a per course basis; and §175.5, Payments of Fees or Penalties, to provid ...
Description: Rule Changes September 01, 2009
Document: ... for the complete board rules. Chapter 180, Texas Physician Health Program and Rehabilitation Orders , with the Repeal of §180.1, relating to Rehabilitation Orders. The New Rule §180.1, Purpose, establishes the statutory authority and the purpose for the Texas Physician Health Program and the use of ...
Description: Rule Changes August 20, 2009
Document: ... k here for the complete board rules. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants , with amendments to §185.4, Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants, deletes expired language that grandfathered licensure applicants who applied before 2008 from having to comply with certain examination requirements, explain ...
Description: Rule Changes August 10, 2008
Document: ... ter 166, Registration, with amendments to §166.1, Physician Registration, updates rule to conform with biennial registration; §166.2, Continuing Medical Education, updates rule to conform with biennial registration and amends provisions related to administra tive penalties to be consistent with prov ...
Description: Rule Changes July 04, 2012
Document: ... endment to §163.2, relating to Full Texas Medical License, sets out medical graduation requirements for 5th pathway applicants to be consistent with rules relating to other types of applicants for full licensure. The amendment to §163.4, relating to Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants, provide ...
Description: Rule Changes July 04, 2004
Document: ... fications of supervising physicians. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants. Rule review and amendments to §§185.8, 185.16, and 185.20 regarding inactive status, supervising physicians, employment guidelines, and complaints. Chapter 187, Procedural Rules. Amendments to §§187.2 and 187.31; repeal of §§187 ...
“PIT stands for Physician in Training. ”
What does PIT mean?
PIT stands for Physician in Training.
“No, a physician-in-training permit holder is restricted to the supervised practice of medicine that is part of and approved by the training program. The permit does not allow for the practice of medicine that is outside of the approved program. ”
Can I moonlight with a PIT permit?
No, a physician-in-training permit holder is restricted to the supervised practice of medicine that is part of and approved by the training program. The permit does not allow for the practice of medicine that is outside of the approved program.
“... HECB requirements must be met when applying for a physician license. ”
As part of my PIT application, do I have to request a certified transcript from my medical school?
No. The TMB no longer checks for compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) requirements at the PIT permit application level. However, THECB requirements must be met when applying for a physician license.
“No. A Temporary License supersedes a PIT permit and a permanent license supersedes a Temporary License. ”
Can I continue to use my PIT permit if I obtain a Temporary License or permanent physician licensure?
No. A Temporary License supersedes a PIT permit and a permanent license supersedes a Temporary License.
“... ion was passed during previous sessions requiring physician assistants, surgical assistants and acupuncturists to be fingerprinted. ”
Are the Physicians being singled out?
Fingerprinting requirement for physicians is a result of legislation passed during the 88th legislative session in 2023. Similar legislation was passed during previous sessions requiring physician assistants, surgical assistants and acupuncturists to be fingerprinted.
“... ecify that you have to have worked for a licensed physician in the US who has an unrestricted license. This means an MD or DO only. ”
I have been working for a Doctor of Podiatry/Optometrist/Dentistry for the last three years. Can I use this experience towards the 2000 hour requirements?
No. The Board Rules specify that you have to have worked for a licensed physician in the US who has an unrestricted license. This means an MD or DO only.
“... gical Assistants does not require that you have a license to practice as a Surgical Assistant so long as you are supervised by a physician. Please review the Occupations Code Section 206.002 for full details on applicability. Also: We are aware that many entities require that a Surgical Assistant wo ... ”
I need this license to practice as a surgical assistant in Texas, right?
No. The Texas Occupations Code concerning Surgical Assistants does not require that you have a license to practice as a Surgical Assistant so long as you are supervised by a physician. Please review the Occupations Code Section 206.002 for full details on applicability. Also: We are aware that many entities require that a Surgical Assistant working for them be licensed in Texas. Please be aware that this is not required by the State of Texas but instead may be the result of billing or institutional policies. Whatever the reason for applying for a license at this time, your application will be given due attention upon submission of all required documents.
“... t(s) that granted your name change, i.e. marriage license, divorce decree etc. ”
What do I need to do to change the name I use professionally?
You must provide us with a statement that gives an explanation of your request, a completed Name Change Application form and a notarized copy of the legal document(s) that granted your name change, i.e. marriage license, divorce decree etc.
“... pdated online in most situations. For those license types that cannot use the online system, a Change of Address form is available, but not required. Information on the new Change of Address system is available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/change-address ... ”
Can I give my change of address over the phone?
No. However, changes in mailing or practice addresses can now be updated online in most situations. For those license types that cannot use the online system, a Change of Address form is available, but not required. Information on the new Change of Address system is available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/change-address
“Yes. The completed registration application and payment are due on or before the expiration date of the permit. However, you should allow at least 5 working days for the processing of the form, the fee and posting to the computer system. ”
Is the registration payment due before the expiration of a license?
Yes. The completed registration application and payment are due on or before the expiration date of the permit. However, you should allow at least 5 working days for the processing of the form, the fee and posting to the computer system.
“... ilable. If an online option is not available (ex: license is delinquent or suspended at the time of registration) the additional processing fee will not be required. ”
Is it the same price to register online or by hard copy?
No. An additional processing fee of $50 will be charged to those licensees who choose to register through a hard copy form, when an online option is available. If an online option is not available (ex: license is delinquent or suspended at the time of registration) the additional processing fee will not be required.
“All entities in which a physician assistant has an ownership interest, in which the physician assistant performs a professional service that falls within the scope of physician assistant practice, must register annually, regardless of percent of ownership or when they were formed. ... ”
Who has to report a joint ownership, or physician assistant ownership interest?
All entities in which a physician assistant has an ownership interest, in which the physician assistant performs a professional service that falls within the scope of physician assistant practice, must register annually, regardless of percent of ownership or when they were formed.
“The annual reporting for physician assistant or jointly owned entities is April 30th of each year. ”
When is the annual reporting due for a joint ownership, or physician assistant ownership interest?
The annual reporting for physician assistant or jointly owned entities is April 30th of each year.
“For entities formed on or after June 17, 2011 there is a reporting fee of $18.00. There is no reporting fee for entities formed before June 17, 2011. ”
Is there a fee for reporting a joint ownership, or physician assistant ownership interest?
For entities formed on or after June 17, 2011 there is a reporting fee of $18.00. There is no reporting fee for entities formed before June 17, 2011.
“Yes. All entities in which a physician assistant has an ownership interest, in which the physician assistant performs a professional service that falls within the scope of physician assistant practice, must register annually, regardless of percent of ownership or when they were formed. ... ”
Do I have to report a joint ownership or physician assistant ownership interest even if my business was formed prior to the implementation of this statute?
Yes. All entities in which a physician assistant has an ownership interest, in which the physician assistant performs a professional service that falls within the scope of physician assistant practice, must register annually, regardless of percent of ownership or when they were formed.