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“In addition to verification information, physician licensee records or “profiles,” contain consumer-oriented professional background information. Physician profiles include license status, educational background, disciplinary actions, as well as information self-reported by the licensee ... ”
“... urse First Assisting program,
3) a Surgical Physician Assistant program or a
4) a full medical school (and receipt of a physician's degree).
Worked 2000 hours within the last 3 years as a Surgical Assistant.
Taken and passed one of the three national certifying exams.
Have a current natio ... ”
“... sting performed under the direct supervision of a physician who delegated the acts. The practice of a surgical assistant may be performed in any place authorized by a delegating licensed physician, including a clinic, hospital, ambulatory surgical center, or other institutional setting.
Surgi ... ”
“... nal 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 application can be assigned and processed.
Surgical Assistant applications are not currently avaliable online. ... ”
“... te audit of the clinic, or during the certificate renewal process. The Board does have the authority to conduct audits and inspections at clinics to ensure compliance with all requirements and regulations pertaining to registered pain clinics, including audits of CME training as required.
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“Once a license is cancelled, the acupuncturist will no longer be able to practice in the state of Texas as an acupuncturist. In order to practice again in Texas following cancellation, a acupuncturist must file an application for relicensure and meet all requirements for licensure in effect at ... ”
“An Administrative Medicine license is a limited license that allows physicians to use the medical and clinical knowledge, skill, and judgment of a fully licensed physician in ways which may affect the health and safety of the public or any person.
It does not include the authority to
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“... tising rules. In October 2010 the TMB amended its Physician Advertising rules.
According to the new rules, a physician may use the term "board certified" in any advertising for his or her practice if:
the specialty board that conferred the certification and the certifying organization is:
a member ... ”
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As of September 2018 Acupuncturist Registration/Renewal began the process of renewing biennially (every 2 years).
In order to stagger the roll out of the biennial renewals, all licensed Acupuncturists were separated out into 2 groups. Licenses ending with an even number registered for 2 yea ... ”
“... Board of Acupuncture Examiners (TSBAE) requires a license holder to complete continuing acupuncture education (CAE) approved by the board each year in order to maintain licensure.
Courses offered by approved providers may be used by a licensee to satisfy the CAE requirement. Appro ... ”
“A PA with a currently active physician assistant license may decide to obtain an “inactive” registration status. Current regulations state that a PA license may remain on an inactive status for no longer than 5 years.
Please read the relevant board rule, Tex. Admin. Code, Se ... ”
“... circumstances.
At this time the following license, permit and certificate types are not able to use the online Change of Address option, and will be required to submit a hard copy form. Please use the appropriate Change of Address form below.
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“As a prerequisite for physician registration, practitioners are required to complete continuing medical education. Current requirements for physicians are summarized below. If you would like to review the current rule, these requirements are currently listed Board rule 166.2 available on our w ... ”
“... teopathic Association. This provision exempts the physician from all CME requirements, including the requirement involving the study of medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. This exemption is valid for a maximum of one registration.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Per Board ru ... ”
“... eted such training within 6 months prior to their renewal application will satisfy the CME requirements by their residency or fellowship program.
PLEASE NOTE: This provision does not exempt the physician from the requirement for two credits involving pain management and the prescription of op ... ”
Description: Rule Changes May 02, 2010
Document: ... ntal and physical examinations, implementation of Physician Health Program for Impaired Acupuncturists. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/April232010/adopted/22.EXAMINING%20BOARDS. html#366 Chapter 187, Procedural Rules: new amendments to §187.43, Proceedings for the Modification/Termination ...
Description: Rule Changes March 03, 2010
Document: ... 2.EXAMINING%20BOAR DS.html#538 Chapter 180, Texas Physician Health Program and Rehabilitation Orders: new amendments §180.4, Operation of Program, relating to Operation of Program, which establishes the requirements for eligibility, referrals, drug-testing, and fees for the Physician Health Program. ...
Description: Rule Changes March 04, 1998
Document: ... must be passed within seven years. Chapter 166.2, Physician Registration amendment which will clarify that continuing medical education courses recognized by the Committee for Review and Recognition of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and sponsored by state medical societie ...
Description: Rule Changes March 05, 2000
Document: ... training permits may be disciplined. Chapter 173, Physician Profiles - proposed new 173.1-173.7, concerning information to be collected by the board as mandated by House Bill 110, 76th Legislature. Chapter 175, Fees, Penalties, and Applications - proposed amendments to 175.1 and 175.5, relating to t ...
Description: Rule Changes March 05, 2000
Document: ... training permits may be disciplined. Chapter 173, Physician Profiles - proposed new 173.1-173.7, concerning information to be collected by the board as mandated by House Bill 110, 76th Legislature. Chapter 175, Fees, Penalties, and Applications - proposed amendments to 175.1 and 175.5, relating to t ...
Description: Rule Changes March 09, 2009
Document: ... s. Chapter 162, Supervision of Medical School and Physician Assistant Student, with amendments to §162.1, Supervision of Medical Students, provides for the supervision of a medical student who is not enrolled at a Texas medical school as a full-time student or visiting student. Chapter 171, Postgrad ...
Description: Rule Changes March 08, 2001
Document: ... k here for the complete board rules. Chapter 164, Physician Advertising - proposed new 164.4 regarding advertising board certification. Chapter 175, Fees, Penalties, and Applications - proposed amendment to 175.1 regarding fees for biennial non-profit health organization applications and fees for fi ...
Description: Rule Changes March 07, 2012
Document: ... FAQs web page for more information. CHAPTER 173. PHYSICIAN PROFILES 22 TAC §173.1, §173.3 The Texas Medical Board adopted amendments to §173.1, concerning Profile Contents; and §173.3, concerning Physician-Initiated Updates. The amendment to §173.1 clarifies what utilization review services are sub ...
Description: Rule Changes March 07, 2002
Document: ... to eligibility and documentation requirements of Physician in Training Permits and Visiting Professor Permits, along with general clean-up of the chapter. Chapter 173, Physician Profiles. Amendment to §173.1(b)(22) to correct a citation error. Chapter 180, Rehabilitation Orders. Repeal of §180.1 an ...
Description: Rule Changes March 06, 2003
Document: ... k here for the complete board rules. Chapter 164, Physician Advertising. Rule review with no changes. Chapter 183, Acupuncture. Amendments to ''183.1-184.4 and 183.6-183.18 for general clean-up of the chapter. Chapter 184, Surgical Assistants. Amendments to ''184.4, 184.6, and 184.8 regarding licens ...
Description: Rule Changes April 16, 2008
Document: ... d authority to other staff members,. Chapter 166, Physician Registration, amending 166.4 Expired Registration Permits, Interprets §156.005, Occ. Code, as providing an exclusive penalty for practicing medicine after the expiration of a permit and within one year. Chapter 167, Reinstatement and Reissu ...
Description: Rule Changes April 27, 2003
Document: ... procedures for reinstatement and reissuance of a license. Chapter 169, Authority of Physicians to Supply Drugs. Rule review and amendments to §§169.1-.5 and 169.7 for general cleanup of the chapter. Chapter 171, Postgraduate Training Permits. Amendments to §171.1 regarding reporting requirements re ...
Description: Rule Changes May 01, 2006
Document: ... lties, and Forms. Increased registration fees for Physician Assistants. Chapter 183, Acupuncture. Amendments adds a more extensive list of functions of the Acupuncture board; update the citation to the board rule regarding licensure; delete references to provision of 183.4(g) that is being deleted; ...
Description: Rule Changes February 28, 2011
Document: ... anguage that requires applicants for an expedited license to practice medicine to submit proof of eligibility for a visa immigration waiver. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/February252011/adopted/22.EXAMINING%20 BOARDS.html#235 Chapter 171: Postgraduate Training Permits, amendment to §171. ...
Description: Rule Changes January 25, 2006
Document: ... o "Texas Medical Board" and "Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners" to "Texas Physician Assistant Board;" the number of members of the Texas Medical Board to 19 and the number of public members to 7. Chapter 163, Licensure, Amendments designate the primary license issued by the Medical ...
“Board Rule 185.10 covers Physician Assistant Scope of Practice. ”
What are the laws or rules concerning a PA's scope of practice?
Board Rule 185.10 covers Physician Assistant Scope of Practice.
“Yes, both the anesthesiologist and the physician performing the procedure should be registered for OBA. Statute states that each physician who administers anesthesia or performs a procedure for which anesthesia services are performed in an outpatient setting shall register for OBA and comply with cu ... ”
I am an anesthesiologist. I contract out my services to other physicians to provide anesthesia for procedures in their offices. Since the anesthesia is not done in my office and I am only a contractor, do I need to register for Office Based Anesthesia (OBA)?
Yes, both the anesthesiologist and the physician performing the procedure should be registered for OBA. Statute states that each physician who administers anesthesia or performs a procedure for which anesthesia services are performed in an outpatient setting shall register for OBA and comply with current OBA regulations. Please note, an anesthesiologist who contracts out their services to multiple physicians is not required to register each location where they perform OBA, but only the highest level of OBA services that they provide.
“... r office-based anesthesia is a total of $210, per physician and should be combined with the biennial registration.For off cycle OBA registration, please submit a hard copy registration form with the correct pro-rated fee. Please note that payments for the incorrect OBA pro-rated fee will ... ”
How much does OBA registration cost?
The biennial registration fee for office-based anesthesia is a total of $210, per physician and should be combined with the biennial registration.
For off cycle OBA registration, please submit a hard copy registration form with the correct pro-rated fee. Please note that payments for the incorrect OBA pro-rated fee will be voided, causing a delay in the registration process. You may email us to request a pro-rated registration form at registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.
“... ical ethics and/or professional responsibility. A physician must report on the registration form if she or he has completed the required CME. However, newly licensed physicians are exempt from the CME requirements the first time they register. ”
Is a physician required to complete CME to register a license?
Yes. Physicians need to complete at least 24 hours of continuing medical education each year, at least half of which must be in formal courses. One hour of formal CME must be in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. A physician must report on the registration form if she or he has completed the required CME. However, newly licensed physicians are exempt from the CME requirements the first time they register.
“Yes. At any time a physician may request to cancel his or her license. However, once a license is cancelled, in order to reactivate it, a physician will be required to apply for relicensure and meet all requirements for licensure in effect at the time of application. ... ”
Can a physician request the cancellation of a license?
Yes. At any time a physician may request to cancel his or her license. However, once a license is cancelled, in order to reactivate it, a physician will be required to apply for relicensure and meet all requirements for licensure in effect at the time of application.
“Yes. A physician on an official retired status is exempt from the registration fee. To be eligible for retired status, a physician's license cannot be under investigation, under a Board order, or be otherwise restricted. Physicians on a retired status must not engage in clinical activities or practi ... ”
Is there a retired status for physicians in Texas?
Yes. A physician on an official retired status is exempt from the registration fee. To be eligible for retired status, a physician's license cannot be under investigation, under a Board order, or be otherwise restricted. Physicians on a retired status must not engage in clinical activities or practice in any state, must not prescribe or administer drugs to anyone, nor may the physician possess a DEA or Texas controlled substance number. Additionally, the physician's license may not be endorsed to any state. A physician whose license has been placed on official retired status must obtain the approval of the board before returning to active status. The physician should contact the board for information on the approval procedure.
“Yes. You can search all license types, or select the individual license/permit type of your choosing by using the “License Type” drop down menu, and then entering in the name or TMB License/Permit #.Disciplinary actions for these licenses and permits available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx ... ”
Will the “Look up a License” system verify a MRT, RCP, Medical Physicist or Perfusionist?
Yes. You can search all license types, or select the individual license/permit type of your choosing by using the “License Type” drop down menu, and then entering in the name or TMB License/Permit #.
Disciplinary actions for these licenses and permits available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/DSHS-Transferred-Licenses
“... onger than 90 days, but less than one year - $150 License is considered cancelled if not registered at one year. ”
What are the penalties for physician registering late?
There is a 30-day grace period following expiration of a registration permit. Penalties are as follows: 30 days following expiration of permit - $0 Permit expired longer than 30 days, but less than 91 - $75 Permit expired longer than 90 days, but less than one year - $150 License is considered cancelled if not registered at one year.
“... 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. The Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 154.006 requires that information be made availa ... ”
What information is available on a physician’s Profile?
Statutory regulations require 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. The Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 154.006 requires that information be made available through the physician profile system. In addition to the statutorily required information, the TMB has adopted rules (Chapter 173) regarding the contents of the physician profile system. Due to concern expressed by licensees regarding identity theft and the public disclosure of exact dates of birth, the TMB no longer includes exact dates of birth in our data products, online verification databases or verbal verifications. We do however continue to include birth year.
“Yes. A retired physician whose only clinical practice is the provision of voluntary charity care to indigent populations shall be exempt from the registration fee but must register the license as well as report CME. The physician's practice of medicine must not include the provision of medical servi ... ”
Is there an exemption for retired physicians providing voluntary charity care?
Yes. A retired physician whose only clinical practice is the provision of voluntary charity care to indigent populations shall be exempt from the registration fee but must register the license as well as report CME. The physician's practice of medicine must not include the provision of medical services for either direct or indirect compensation which has monetary value of any kind and the physician's practice is limited to voluntary charity care to indigent populations and receives no direct or indirect compensation of any kind for medical services rendered. Also, the physician's practice cannot include the provision of medical services to family members or the self-prescribing of controlled substances or dangerous drugs. A physician who violates the provisions of this exemption may be subject to disciplinary action. Action may be based on unprofessional or dishonorable conduct likely to deceive, defraud, or injure the public if the physician engages in the compensated practice of medicine, provides medical services to members of the physician's family, or self-prescribes controlled substances or dangerous drugs. Additionally, a physician who attempts to obtain this exemption by submitting false or misleading statements shall be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the Medical Practice Act, in addition to any civil or criminal actions provided for by the state or federal law.
“The physician owner/operator of a pain management clinic must register with the TMB. Certificates, once issued, are not transferable or assignable. Only the primary physician owner is required to register with the board if there is more than one physician owner of the clinic. Each clinic requires a ... ”
Who needs to register a pain management clinic?
The physician owner/operator of a pain management clinic must register with the TMB. Certificates, once issued, are not transferable or assignable. Only the primary physician owner is required to register with the board if there is more than one physician owner of the clinic. Each clinic requires a separate certificate.
“... h Organizations); a clinic owned or operated by a physician who treats patients within the physician's area of specialty who personally uses other forms of treatment, including surgery, with the issuance of a prescription for a majority of the patients. Note: The TMB cannot give legal advice. Please ... ”
Who does not need to register a pain management clinic?
Regulations regarding the registration and operation of pain management clinics do not apply to the following settings:
Note: The TMB cannot give legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding whether or not your clinic meets one of the exemptions listed above. However, the Board does have inspection authority, and owners of clinics that have not been properly registered can be investigated.
“... d operated by a medical director who: • is a physician who practices in Texas • has an unrestricted medical license • holds a certificate of registration for that pain management clinic In addition, the owner/operator of a pain management clinic, an employee of the clinic, or a ... ”
Who can own or operate a pain management clinic?
A pain management clinic may not operate in Texas unless the clinic is owned and operated by a medical director who: • is a physician who practices in Texas • has an unrestricted medical license • holds a certificate of registration for that pain management clinic In addition, the owner/operator of a pain management clinic, an employee of the clinic, or a person with whom a clinic contracts for services may not: • have been denied, by any jurisdiction, a license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency or a state public safety agency under which the person may prescribe, dispense, administer, supply, or sell a controlled substance; • have held a license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency or a state public safety agency in any jurisdiction, under which the person may prescribe, dispense, administer, supply, or sell a controlled substance, that has been restricted; or • have been subject to disciplinary action by any licensing entity for conduct that was a result of inappropriately prescribing, dispensing, administering, supplying, or selling a controlled substance A pain management clinic may not be owned wholly or partly by a person who has been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or received deferred adjudication for: • an offense that constitutes a felony; or • an offense that constitutes a misdemeanor, the facts of which relate to the distribution of illegal prescription drugs or a controlled substance as defined by Texas Occupations Code Annotated §551.003(11) The medical director of a pain management clinic must operate the clinic in compliance with Drug Prevention and Control Act, 21 U.S.C.A. 801 et.seq. and the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Chapter 481 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, relating to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances. The medical director of a pain management clinic must, on an annual basis, ensure that all personnel: • are properly licensed, if applicable, • are trained including 10 hours of continuing medical education related to pain management, and • are qualified for employment.
“... s no grace period for the expiration date of this license. Once the expiration date has occurred, penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or lo ... ”
What are the penalties for registering late?
There is no grace period for the expiration date of this license. Once the expiration date has occurred, penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled.
“... licensure prior to application for licensure as a physician, physician assistant, PA, or acupuncturist. Do not apply for a "Criminal History Evaluation Letter" if you are already a licensure applicant. Licensure applicants will have criminal history evaluated as part of the licensure applicati ... ”
What is a "Criminal History Evaluation Letter"?
A request for evaluation of your criminal history and potential eligibility for licensure prior to application for licensure as a physician, physician assistant, PA, or acupuncturist. Do not apply for a "Criminal History Evaluation Letter" if you are already a licensure applicant. Licensure applicants will have criminal history evaluated as part of the licensure application.