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A physician may request cancellation of his or her Texas medical license at any time.
Once a license is cancelled, the physician will no longer be able to practice medicine in the state of Texas in any capacity. In order to practice medicine again in Texas following cancellation, a phys ... ”
“Physician-in-Training (PIT) Permit allows a qualified person to participate in a post graduate medical training or fellowship program. A PIT permit is restricted to the supervised practice of medicine that is part of the training or fellowship program.
Please note that a medical school or ... ”
“Each physician who provides anesthesia services or performs a procedure for which anesthesia services are provided in an outpatient setting, including the use of analgesics and anxiolytics, must register and pay a fee to the Texas Medical Board. The current fee for office-based anesthesia is a total ... ”
“... the TMB is legislatively mandated to process all physician licensure applications in an average of 51 days, individual application processing time will vary based on the complexity of the application. The processing time clock begins when the applicant has submitted all initial documents and has mo ... ”
“... -based practice?
At how many facilities can one physician delegate prescriptive authority through protocols?
Who may delegate prescriptive authority in a hospital facility-based practice?
Who may delegate prescriptive authority in a long term care facility based practice?
Who can prescribe S ... ”
“... el I, as prescribed for the patient on order of a physician; or except for the performance of Mohs micrographic surgery, the administration of local anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, or both in a total dosage amount that exceeds 50 percent of the recommended maximum safe dosage per outpatient vis ... ”
“... t include deep sedation or general anesthesia.
A physician and at least one other personnel must be present during the procedure and recovery until ready for discharge. The physician must be currently certified by AHA, ASHI, or ASA in ACLS or PALS, or PeRLs as appropriate. The additional personnel ... ”
“... 60 days in advance of the expiration date.
Physician Assistant Online Registration/Renewal
There are five simple steps to submit your online license renewal:
Please note that if you are not able to complete your online license renewal, your data will be automatically saved for you for ... ”
“... go to Look up a License (This includes Physician Profiles and provides links to view Board Orders, where applicable).
Non-Profit Health Organizations
Chief Medical Officer Designation
Electronic Death Certificate
Jointly Owned Physician / PA
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Ann ... ”
“All physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists and others licensed by the TMB to practice in Texas are currently required to register regularly with the board, and pay a fee. Registration fees and renewal periods vary according to license type. A licensee may obtain a registration ... ”
“... ysicians (Full/Administrative/Conceded Eminence),
Physician Assistants,
Acupuncturists,
Faculty Temporary Licenses (FTLs),
Medical Radiologic Technologists - General Certificate (MRTs) AND Temporary General Certificate (TMRT),
Medical Radiologic Technologists - Limited Certificate (LMRTs) AND Tempor ... ”
“... 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 located here:
Look up a License
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“... ection 154.006(b)(16) of the Act requires that: a physician profile display a description of any medical malpractice lawsuit against the physician where the physician was found liable, a jury awarded monetary damages to the claimant, and the award has been determined to be final and not subject to f ... ”
“As an already licensed Texas physician, are there any criteria in addition to what is required by the IMLCC that need to be met in order for Texas to issue me an LOQ?
No, there are no additional requirements or criteria. TMB staff may ask for additional documentation to assist with verifying the IML ... ”
“... his can include legislation impacting physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, and a variety of other license types.
Legislative Update - 87th Legislature (2021)
Legislative Update - 86th Legislature (2019)
TMB Joint Statement on Conclusion of 86th Legisl ... ”
Description: Press Release April 16, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... -7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board issues 688 physician licenses, continues to reduce licensure processing time; Board disciplines 66 physicians At its April 10-11 meeting, the Texas Medical Board took disciplinary action against 66 licensed physicians. Actions included 19 violations based on qu ...
Description: Press Release April 18, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... ve penalties totaling $54,000 were assessed.
New Licenses Issued The board issued 494 licenses at the April 12-13 meeting.
Proposed Rule Changes The following rule changes will be published in the Texas Register for comment:
Chapter 161, General Provisions , proposed amendments to §161.3, Organiz ...
Description: Press Release April 18, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... pervising or delegating prescriptive authority to physician assistants and other physician extenders. The Agreed Order does not prohibit Dr. Murray from prescribing or utilizing other medications, including pain medication, anti-anxiety medication or local or topical anesthetics. In addition, Dr. Mu ...
Description: Press Release April 18, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... uthority granted by the Medical Practice Act. The physician has the opportunity to have a Temporary Suspension Hearing With Notice at least 10 days after notice of the suspension just taken. ###
Description: Press Release April 20, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... nst nine licensees earlier this year. Ninety-four physician licenses were issued at the April board meeting; 1,981 total have been issued since September 1, 2010, the beginning of FY '11. The average number of days to complete a licensure application following submission of expected documents is 42. ...
Description: Press Release April 21, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... of the 78th Legislature, to suspend or restrict a physician's license without notice when it determines the physician's continuation in practice would constitute a continuing threat to the public welfare. The suspension is effective immediately. The action was based on Dr. Eargle's nontherapeutic pr ...
Description: Press Release April 21, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... oard, the state agency that regulates physicians, physician assistants, surgical assistants and acupuncturists, provides consumer protection through licensure, investigation and disciplinary action. The Board, under President Roberta M. Kalafut, D.O., and Executive Director Donald W. Patrick, M.D., ...
Description: Press Release April 21, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... dical Board Disciplines 59 Doctors and Issues 634 Licenses
Since its February 4-5 board meeting, the Texas Medical Board has taken disciplinary action against 59 licensed physicians. The actions included 10 violations based on quality of care; five actions based on unprofessional conduct; two nonthe ...
Description: Press Release April 28, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... 305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Board suspends Victoria physician, two Houston pain clinics
On April 25, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the medical license of Uma Rani Gullapalli, M.D., of Victoria, after determining that Dr. Gullapalli's conti ...
Description: Press Release April 28, 1998 (PDF File)
Document: ... uished professors temporary license; Chapter 166, Physician Registration, rule review and amendments to sections 166.2 and 166.4 regarding continuing medical education requirements and expired permits; Chapter 171, Institutional Permits, repeal of sections 171.1-171.9 and new sections 171.1-171.6 re ...
Description: Press Release April 30, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... informed consent for off-label use of drugs; that physician assistants and advanced nurse practitioners who were dispensing the drugs were not adequately supervised; that drugs were being improperly dispensed at the clinics; and that Dr. Zayas was billing for treating patients whom he never saw or t ...
Description: Press Release May 01, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ...
May 1, 2002
Medical Board Suspends San Antonio Physician s License The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners today suspended the license of Scott Shaw McNeill, M.D., based on evidence and information that his continuance in the practice of medicine would constitute a continuing threat to public ...
Description: Press Release May 03, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... of the 78th Legislature, to suspend or restrict a physician's license without notice when it determines the physician's continuation in practice would constitute a continuing threat to the public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.
The action was based on the following: Dr. White's i ...
Description: Press Release May 04, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... of the 78th Legislature, to suspend or restrict a physician's license without notice when it determines the physician's continuation in practice would constitute a continuing threat to the public welfare. Tuesday's all-day public hearing was held with notice before a three-member panel of board memb ...
Description: Press Release May 08, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... hol and prescription drugs unless prescribed by a physician. The panel found Dr. Halbert a danger to the health of his patients or to the public through his lack of competence, impaired status or failure to care adequately for his patients.
The temporary suspension hearing took place Monday, and th ...
“Permanent licenses are issued once a month. Please refer to the License Issue Dates link on the left for detailed information on the scheduled licensing dates and deadlines. ”
When will I be issued my permanent license?
Permanent licenses are issued once a month. Please refer to the License Issue Dates link on the left for detailed information on the scheduled licensing dates and deadlines.
“... to administer anesthesia without delegation by a physician.” (Page 5). Since the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, CRNAs must be properly delegated this act by a physician. A CRNA who administers anesthesia without proper delegation from a physician would ... ”
Are CRNA’s authorized to practice independent of physician supervision and delegation?
No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without delegation by a physician.” (Page 5). Since the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, CRNAs must be properly delegated this act by a physician. A CRNA who administers anesthesia without proper delegation from a physician would be liable for the unlicensed practice of medicine.
“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 submit an application online for re-activation/re-licensure and meet all of the current requirements for licensure. ”
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 submit an application online for re-activation/re-licensure and meet all of the current requirements for licensure.
“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.”