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Description: Medical Board 2025 - June - DPRC Committee Minutes
Document: ... denythe appeal for case but open investigation on physician who provided the ketamine prescription. The motion carried.Dr. Quinonesmoved and Dr. Jonesseconded to denythe appeal for case 2The motion carried.
Dr. Quinonesmoved and Dr. Distefanoseconded to denythe appeal for case 25The motion carried.C ...
Description: Medical Board 2025 - June - Licensure Committee Minutes
Document: ... Director.
There are none.
Agenda Item
3
b. Physician licensure applicants to be licensed.
Ms. Unterborn reported that there were
271
Physician Licensure
applicants who met all
the requirements
to be
considered for permanent licensure by the full Board
.
Dr. Naidu
moved to recom ...
Description: Acupuncture 2024 - August - Full Board Minutes
Document: ... re license. Agenda Item #8, Report on Acupuncture licenses issued by Board Staff. Ms. Grace Unterborn, Licensure Manager, provided a report on acupuncture licenses issued by Board staff since the last board meeting.Agenda Item #9, Report from staff on initial request to become an approved provider. ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2025 May - Physicians by Age
Document: PhysiciansbyAgeMay2025
AGEGROUP
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
0-30
760
881
0
1641
31-35
5227
4802
10029
36-40
8081
6677
1
14759
41-45
8249
6683
2
14934
46-50
8296
5707
4
14007
51-55
7713
4582
9
12304
56-60
7003
3318
7
10328
61-65
6308
2365
2
8675
66-70
5087
1444
5
6536
71-75
3247
680
0
3927
76-120
2735
...
Description: Physician Statistics 2025 May - Physicians by County
Document: PhysiciansbyCountyMay2025
COUNTY
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
ANDERSON
48
13
0
61
ANDREWS
9
6
0
15
ANGELINA
140
58
0
198
ARANSAS
13
1
0
14
ARCHER
0
0
0
0
ARMSTRONG
0
0
0
0
ATASCOSA
22
9
0
31
AUSTIN
12
0
0
12
BAILEY
1
0
0
1
BANDERA
7
2
0
9
BASTROP
36
22
0
58
BAYLOR
4
4
0
8
BEE
15
6
0
21
BELL
948
492
0
1 ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2025 May - Physicians by Gender and County
Document: PhysiciansbyCountyMay2025
COUNTY
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
ANDERSON
48
13
0
61
ANDREWS
9
6
0
15
ANGELINA
140
58
0
198
ARANSAS
13
1
0
14
ARCHER
0
0
0
0
ARMSTRONG
0
0
0
0
ATASCOSA
22
9
0
31
AUSTIN
12
0
0
12
BAILEY
1
0
0
1
BANDERA
7
2
0
9
BASTROP
36
22
0
58
BAYLOR
4
4
0
8
BEE
15
6
0
21
BELL
948
492
0
1 ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2025 May - Physicians by School of Graduation
Document: PhysiciansbySchoolMay2025
MEDICALSCHOOL
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
BAYLORCOLLOFMED,HOUSTON,TX
2138
1405
2
3545
TEXASA&MUNIVHLTHSCICTR,COLLOFMED,COLLEGESTATION,TX
1124
987
0
2111
TEXASCHRISTIANUNIVBURNETTSCHOFMEDICINE,FORTWORTH,TX
3
2
0
5
TEXASTECHUNIVHLTHSCICTR,LUBBOCK,TX
1939
1096
0
3035
TEXASTECHUN ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2025 May - Physicians by Specialty
Document: PhysiciansbySpecialtyMay2025
SPECIALTY
M.D.·S
D.O.·S
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
0
0
0
0
ABDOMINALRADIOLOGY
17
2
0
19
ABDOMINALSURGERY
23
3
0
26
ADDICTIONMEDICINE
43
6
0
49
ADDICTIONMEDICINE-AN
2
1
0
3
ADDICTIONMEDICINE-FP
10
7
0
17
ADDICTIONMEDICINE-IM
5
1
0
6
ADDICTIONMEDICINE-PM
5
1
0
6
ADDICTIONPSYCHIATRY
8
2 ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2025 May - Physicians In and Out of State
Document: PhysiciansInandOutofState
May2025Statisticsareincludedforlocation(basedonpracticeaddress),degree,andnumberoflicenseeswhoareTexas,U.S.orforeignmedicalgraduates,methodoflicensure,gender,typeoflicenseheld,andrace/Hispanicorigin.Note:topromoteconsistencyacrossagencyreports,thedemographicreportsnowinclud ...
Description: TMB suspends Laredo physician (Vela)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember, 2024Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.usCustomer service: 5123057030 or 8004062 TMB suspendLaredophysicianOn November, 2024, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medic ...
Description: PA Statistics 2025 May - Physician Assistants by Age
Document: PhysicianAssistantsbyAgeMay2025
AGEGROUP
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
0-30
381
2317
0
2698
31-35
541
2224
2
2767
36-40
599
1931
1
2531
41-45
497
1429
2
1928
46-50
477
930
2
1409
51-55
475
606
4
1085
56-60
343
357
3
703
61-65
268
264
2
534
66-70
163
167
0
330
71-75
82
51
1
134
76-120
47
10
0
57
TOTAL
38 ...
Description: Rule Changes December 30, 2007
Document: ... k here for the complete board rules. Chapter 173, Physician Profiles , amending 173.1, Profile Contents, updating the name of the Board; 173.2, Profile Update and Correction Form, making it a violation for a physician to omit required information from the physician's profile; and 173.5, Updates to t ...
Description: Rule Changes December 23, 1997
Document: ... arding licensure by fifth pathway. Chapter 166.2, Physician Registration amendment to clarify which CME courses involving the study of medical ethics and/or professional responsibility are recognized by the board to be in compliance with CME requirements. Chapter 174.16, Telemedicine new section out ...
Description: Rule Changes December 18, 2011
Document: ... 2.EXAMINI NG%20BOARDS.html#252 Chapter 180. TEXAS PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROGRAM AND REHABILITATION ORDERS 22 TAC §180.4 The Texas Medical Board (Board) adopts the amendment to §180.4, concerning Operation of Program, without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 30, 2011, issue of th ...
Description: Rule Changes December 4, 2011
Document: ... OARDS.html#205 CHAPTER 172. TEMPORARY AND LIMITED LICENSES 22 TAC §§172.8, 172.12 The Texas Medical Board (Board) adopts amendments to §172.8, concerning Faculty Temporary License, with minor grammatical changes and §172.12, concerning Out-of-State Telemedicine License, without changes to the propos ...
“... linary orders are public and can be viewed on the physician’s profile. Formal complaints filed by the Board at the State Office of Administrative Hearings are public documents. ”
Are complaints public information?
Complaints and investigational information received and maintained are not public information, by state law. Any resulting disciplinary orders are public and can be viewed on the physician’s profile. Formal complaints filed by the Board at the State Office of Administrative Hearings are public documents.
“No. Liability claims are heard in civil court. The TMB does not evaluate or give advice regarding civil liability claims. Note: The TMB cannot give legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding liability claims. ”
Can I file a liability claim through the Medical Board against my physician?
No. Liability claims are heard in civil court. The TMB does not evaluate or give advice regarding civil liability claims. Note: The TMB cannot give legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding liability claims.
“To learn if your physician has been sued, contact the court clerk in the county where your physician practices. Physicians are required to provide a description of any medical malpractice claim to the TMB for publication on the physician profile. ”
To learn if your physician has been sued, contact the court clerk in the county where your physician practices. Physicians are required to provide a description of any medical malpractice claim to the TMB for publication on the physician profile.
“Texas statutes do not require physicians to carry malpractice insurance. However, malpractice insurance is a requirement for privileges at many hospitals. ”
Texas statutes do not require physicians to carry malpractice insurance. However, malpractice insurance is a requirement for privileges at many hospitals.
“Mail a written request for records to the physician by certified mail, return receipt requested. This method provides assurance that the request was delivered. State law allows a patient to obtain a copy of their records, or ask that a copy be sent to a new doctor or someone else, such as an insuran ... ”
How do I obtain a copy of my medical records?
Mail a written request for records to the physician by certified mail, return receipt requested. This method provides assurance that the request was delivered. State law allows a patient to obtain a copy of their records, or ask that a copy be sent to a new doctor or someone else, such as an insurance company. This law requires a physician to release copies of a patient's medical records (or a narrative summary) if the physician receives written consent from the patient or the minor patient's parent or legal guardian. The physician shall furnish the information within 15 business days after the date of receipt of the request, and reasonable fees for furnishing the information. The reasonable fees shall be paid by the patient or someone on his/her behalf.
“... for executing an affidavit, if requested. A physician may not charge a fee for a medical or mental health record if the request is related to a benefits or assistance claim based on the patient's disability. A reasonable fee for copies of imaging studies shall be no more than $8 per copy ... ”
What are reasonable fees for medical records?
Board rules define a reasonable fee for providing paper copies of medical records as no more than $25 for the first twenty pages and $.50 per page for every copy thereafter. A reasonable fee for providing copies of medical records in electronic format is a charge of no more than: $25 for 500 pages or less and $50 for more than 500 pages. Also, a reasonable fee of up to $15 may be charged for executing an affidavit, if requested.
A physician may not charge a fee for a medical or mental health record if the request is related to a benefits or assistance claim based on the patient's disability.
A reasonable fee for copies of imaging studies shall be no more than $8 per copy of an imaging study.
“... e billing records are specifically requested, the physician is not required to provide copies of billing records as part of the medical records. A physician may charge separate fees for medical and billing records requested. ”
What are reasonable fees for billing records?
Unless the billing records are specifically requested, the physician is not required to provide copies of billing records as part of the medical records. A physician may charge separate fees for medical and billing records requested.
“... ld be directed to the hospital rather than to the physician. Fees for hospital records differ from those records provided by physicians. ”
What are reasonable fees for hospital records?
Requests for records created and kept by a hospital should be directed to the hospital rather than to the physician. Fees for hospital records differ from those records provided by physicians.
“Put your request in writing and send it to the physician’s address listed on the physician’s Profile on the TMB website. You can also contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported. If another physician has taken over the practice, the records may also be availa ... ”
My physician closed his office. How do I get my medical records?
Put your request in writing and send it to the physician’s address listed on the physician’s Profile on the TMB website. You can also contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported. If another physician has taken over the practice, the records may also be available there.
“... ustodian of records has been reported. If another physician has taken over the practice, the records may be available there. ”
My physician died. How do I get my medical records?
At this time there is no centralized state repository for medical records. Sometimes patients send a written request for records to the doctor’s next of kin or the executor of the doctor’s estate. A patient may also contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported. If another physician has taken over the practice, the records may be available there.
“A physician generally has the right to terminate the doctor/patient relationship. The doctor should give adequate notice to the patient and provide required care until the patient has had reasonable time to find a new physician. Adequate notice will depend on the circumstances. ... ”
A physician generally has the right to terminate the doctor/patient relationship. The doctor should give adequate notice to the patient and provide required care until the patient has had reasonable time to find a new physician. Adequate notice will depend on the circumstances.
“It is recommended, but not required, that a physician have a third party such as a staff or family member serve as a chaperone during such an exam. If a chaperone is unavailable, the patient may decline the exam and may wish to consider finding another physician. ... ”
It is recommended, but not required, that a physician have a third party such as a staff or family member serve as a chaperone during such an exam. If a chaperone is unavailable, the patient may decline the exam and may wish to consider finding another physician.
“... or other situations with non-physicians where the physician's practice of medicine is in any way controlled or directed by, or fees shared with a non-physician. Generally, physicians may enter into independent contractor arrangements with non-physicians. However, whether an independent contractor si ... ”
What is the "corporate practice of medicine"?
The corporate practice of medicine is a legal doctrine, which generally prohibits corporations, entities or individuals (i.e. non-physicians) from practicing medicine.
A general summary of the corporate practice of medicine doctrine is that it prohibits physicians from entering into partnerships, employee relationships, fee splitting, or other situations with non-physicians where the physician's practice of medicine is in any way controlled or directed by, or fees shared with a non-physician. Generally, physicians may enter into independent contractor arrangements with non-physicians. However, whether an independent contractor situation exists is a question of law and attendant facts.
Section 165.156 of the Medical Practice Act makes it unlawful for any individual, partnership, trust, association or corporation by use of any letters, words, or terms, as an affix on stationery or advertisements or in any other manner, to indicate the individual, partnership, trust, association or corporation is entitled to practice medicine if the individual or entity is not licensed to do so.
Section 164.052(a)(13) of the Medical Practice Act authorizes disciplinary action against any licensee for impersonation of a licensed practitioner or permitting another to use his license to practice medicine. Section 164.052(a)(17) authorizes disciplinary action against a practitioner for aiding or abetting, directly or indirectly, the practice of medicine by non-licensed individuals or entities.
Beginning in 2011, the Texas Legislature enacted laws authorizing certain types of hospitals and specific hospital districts to directly hire physicians.
Because of the highly technical aspects of this doctrine, a physician should consult with private counsel regarding any actual or contemplated arrangement. Please be advised that the Board staff is not authorized to provide private legal advice.
The following case law/legal authority may be helpful in the analysis and are available from any local law library or private counsel:
a. Garcia v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 384 F.Supp. 434 (W.D. Texas 1974);
b. F.W.B. Rockett v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 287 S.W.2d 190 (Tex. Civ.App.- San Antonio 1956, writ ref'd n.r.e.);
c. Watt v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 303 S.W.2d 884 (Tex. Civ. App.- Dallas 1957, writ ref'd n.r.e.);
d. Flynn Brothers, Inc. v. First Medical Associates, 715 S.W.2d 782 (Tex. Civ. App.- Dallas 1986, writ ref'd n.r.e.)
e. Woodson v. Scott & White Hospital, 186 S.W.2d 720 (Tex. App. 1945, writ ref'd w.o.m.)
f. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. JM-1042 (1989)
g. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. WW-278 (1957).
h. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. JM 369 (1985)
i. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. DM-138 (1992)
j. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. M-551 (1970)
k. The Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, Title 3, Subtitle B as amended, section 162.001.
l. The Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, Title 3, Subtitle B as amended, section 162.001.
m. The Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, Title 3, Subtitle B as amended, 151.055.
n. Occupations Code, section 102.001.
“... e providers. Here are some tips on locating a new physician: Contact your health insurance provider – check with your group or individual health plan or employer’s benefits office. Plans will have a listing of providers who accept your insurance and can offer further guidance. For physic ... ”
How do I find a new physician?
The TMB does not provide a referral service or make recommendations to patient consumers regarding specific health care providers. Here are some tips on locating a new physician:
For physicians who accept Medicare payments, visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Physician Compare: https://www.medicare.gov/physiciancompare/.
For Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), visit https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip.
“... at 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 ... ”
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.