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“... Bill 2059 (86th Legislature) requires physicians, physician assistants, and any licensee of the TMB’s advisory boards or committees that provide direct patient care, to complete a human trafficking prevention course approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). This requir ... ”
“... es that information be made available through the physician profile system. In addition to the statutorily required information, the TMB has adopted rules (Chapter 162) regarding the contents of the physician profile system. More information is available at: Occupations Code & Board R ... ”
“This section of the physician profile contains the most current Texas Medical Board actions against this physician. (This may include any formal complaints filed by TMB, as well as petitions and/or responses related to licensure contested matters, at the State Office of Administrative Hearings ... ”
“... rican Board of Medical Specialties Member Boards
Physician Assistants (PAs)
Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
American Academy of Physician Assistants
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Acupuncturists
Texas Association of Acupuncturists
Texas Association of Acupunct ... ”
“A physician assistant with an inactive license is excused from paying renewal fees on the license.
At this time renewal of an inactive physician assistant license is not required. ”
“... ctive status, use the link below to submit a physician assistant application for re-activation. Please note, this is the same application used for an initial physician assistant license. When completing the application, be sure to include your existing PA license number.
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“The profile of each licensed physician contains some basic information, which is provided by the physician (e.g. primary practice address, hospital privileges, specialty board certification, delegation information, etc.) and can be updated at any time. Many updates are provided by the physicia ... ”
“... of any charges reported to the board to which the physician has pleaded no contest, for which the physician is the subject of deferred adjudication or pretrial diversion, or in which sufficient facts of guilt were found and the matter was continued by a court;
(2) change of mailing or practice addre ... ”
“... h your My TMB account.
Note: My TMB is not LIST. Physician applicants will need to create a My TMB account even if they have created a LIST account. ”
“... for a different type of license (e.g., a licensed Physician Assistant that is now applying for a Respiratory Care Practitioners license), you will be required to take the exam relevant to the license type of that new application.
I am reapplying for licensure and previously passed the JP. Do I have ... ”
“This section of the physician profile contains physician reported hospital privileges in the State of Texas. ”
“The physician shall provide notice to patients of when the physician intends to terminate the practice, retire or relocate, and will no longer be available to patients, and offer patients the opportunity to obtain a copy of their medical records or have their records transferred.
Notification ... ”
“... p;custodian of records is as follows:
in case of physician death - the administrator, executor of the estate, or other court appointed individual, unless part of a group practice or pre-existing appointments/instructions are in place;
in case of physician mental or physical incapacity - individual ... ”
“A physician is not required to provide notice of his or her discontinuation of practice to patients if the physician:
treated the patient while in a locum tenens position at a practice location for a period of no longer than six months at that location. For the purpose of this section, "locu ... ”
Description: Press Release August 20, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: ... the last board meeting. The Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, at its July 21 meeting, took action against two physician assistants. New Licenses Issued During its August 12-13 Board meeting, the Board approved the licensure applications of 552 physicians. Rule Changes The Board ad ...
Description: Press Release August 20, 2009 A (PDF File)
Document: ... ied of the DEA suspension, she authorized another physician, her former spouse, to prescribe controlled substances to her patients. Also, on the same date, after Dr. Campbell received notice from one or more pharmacies that her former spouse's DEA prescribing authority was expired, she continued to ...
Description: Press Release August 21, 2002 A (PDF File)
Document: ... revoked the license of one acupuncturist, and the Physician Assistant Board disciplined one physician assistant at its August 2 meeting. New Licenses Issued During its August 15-16 Board meeting, the Board approved the licensure applications of 659 physicians. Rule Changes The Board adopted the foll ...
Description: Press Release August 25, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... of any items required to process an individual's physician licensure application. LIST also provides a message center where applicants and TMB staff can exchange messages. -30-
Description: Press Release August 27, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... nder the Board s authority to suspend physicians licenses when it determines there is a threat to the public welfare. The suspension will be effective with the board s issuance of the Temporary Suspension Order. The panel, composed of two physicians and a public member, reviewed Dr. Scheffey s care ...
Description: Press Release August 28, 2009 (PDF File)
Document: ... ical Board Disciplines 131 Doctors and Issues 829 Licenses
Since its May 28-29 board meeting, the Texas Medical Board has taken disciplinary action against 131 licensed physicians. This exceeds the record of 99 actions set in August 2006. The actions included 40 violations based on quality of care; ...
Description: Press Release August 30, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 8-4062.
Medical Board Disciplines 88 Doctors and Licenses a Record Number of Physicians At its August 23-24 meeting, the Texas Medical Board took disciplinary action against 88 licensed physicians.
Actions included 11 violations based on quality of care; seven actions based on unprofessional condu ...
Description: Press Release August 31, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... al Board on September 1. TSBPAE will be the Texas Physician Assistant Board. 79 Doctors Disciplined Since its last Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has taken disciplinary action against 79 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: one temporary ...
Description: Press Release August 31, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: ... actions based on inappropriate conduct involving physician-patient relationships; eight actions based on inadequate medical records; five actions based on impairment due to alcohol or drugs; four actions based on violations of probation or prior orders; seven actions based on advertising violations ...
Description: Press Release August 31, 1998 (PDF File)
Document: ... Board approved the revocation of two acupuncture licenses by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. The Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, at its July 31 meeting, suspended the licenses of two physician assistants, with the suspensions stayed and probated under various ter ...
Description: Press Release September 02, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... of any items required to process an individual's physician licensure application. LIST also provides a message center where applicants and TMB staff can exchange messages. -30-
Description: Press Release September 02, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... dical Board Disciplines 187 Doctors and Issues 88 Licenses
Since its June 3-4 board meeting, the Texas Medical Board has taken disciplinary action against 187 licensed physicians. The actions included 33 violations based on quality of care; eight actions based on unprofessional conduct; 11 actions b ...
Description: Press Release September 06, 2000 (PDF File)
Document: ... ere published in the Texas Register: Chapter 166, Physician Registration: amendment to 166.2 regarding penalty fees for failure to comply with continuing medical education requirements. Chapter 183, Acupuncture: rule review and amendments to 183.1-183.5, repeal of 183.6-183.23 and new 183.6-183.21. ...
Description: Press Release September 06, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... 6, 2005 Texas Medical Board Expediting Temporary Licenses for Out of State Physicians The Texas Medical Board has created an expedited process for physicians coming into Texas from Louisiana and other areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina, as well as physicians coming from other states wishing to a ...
Description: Press Release September 08, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 30 or (800) 248-4062
TMB ISSUES RECORD NUMBER OF PHYSICIAN LICENSES
The Texas Medical Board licensed more than 3,600 doctors in Fiscal Year 2008, surpassing the previous record, set in FY 2007, by almost 300 licenses. "Texas is a popular place to practice medicine, as evidenced by the dramatic incr ...
“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.”