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House 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). ... ”
“... uthority Registrations: waived the requirement of physicians having to register with the TMB their supervision and prescriptive authority for PAs and APRNs.For more information on this requirement, visit: https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/supervision-and-prescriptive-delegation
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“... to have certain information for our online public profile. For this reason, physicians must fill out our renewal form in order to provide this information. The IMLC has their own renewal questions/information that need to be submitted as part of their operations/requirements.
Can I get an ext ... ”
“... remedial plan, cease and desist, etc.), issued to physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, medical radiologic technologists, non-certified radiologic technicians, respiratory care practitioners, medical physicists, perfusionists, surgical assistants, and pain management clinics. This ... ”
“This section of the physician profile contains identifying information previously verified by the TMB, as well as the current status of the physician’s license.
Year of Birth: Birth year of the licensee.
License Number: License number for the licensee.
Issuance Date: Date ... ”
“This section of the physician profile contains physician reports of participation in Medicaid, accessibility and language translation services offered by the physician. ”
“This section of the physician profile contains the physician reported primary and secondary areas of practice. ”
“... Texas, there were multiple bills passed requiring physicians, physician assistants and other licensees to complete certain specific opioid related continuing medical education. These new CME requirements outlined above apply to the renewal of a license on or after September 1, 2020.
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“This section of the physician profile contains the physician reported name, location and graduation date of all medical schools attended by the physician.
Also displayed is the physician reported graduate medical education taken in the US or Canada, including the following: Program name, Loca ... ”
“... ry, expedited pathway to licensure for qualifying physicians who wish to practice in multiple states.
On June 7, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 1616 which was passed by the 87th Texas Legislature, making Texas the 33rd member state to join the Compact.
For more information on ... ”
“... pproved waiver will be displayed on the physician profile once granted.
Once approved, waivers will be issued for a period of one year.
Physicians may apply for a subsequent waiver no more than 30 days before an active waiver expires.
Please contact Registrations@tmb.state.tx.u ... ”
“This section of the physician profile contains any physician reported specialty certifications issued by a board that is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists. ”
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be operated by a majority of physicians who currently hold or previously held ABMS or AOA Board-certification or subspecialty certification in pain management, and
have a majority of physicians perform or properly supervise delegates in providing other forms of treatment besid ... ”
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Description: Press Release June 20, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... edical Examiners, 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 Lee S. Anderson, M.D., and Executive Director Donald W. Patr ...
Description: Press Release June 20, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ...
The following nine disciplinary actions against physicians were omitted from the TMB release of June 14. They include four actions based on quality of care, one action based on impairment due to alcohol or drugs, two actions based on advertising violations and two minimal statutory violations. The ...
Description: Press Release June 23, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... h seminar for entities that recruit or credential physicians to assist those entities in streamlining the process for their applicants and to minimize application errors. Both sessions will be conducted at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard. The sessions w ...
Description: Press Release June 24, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... ical Examiners is the state agency that regulates physicians, providing consumer protection through licensure, investigation and disciplinary action.
For more information, call Jill Wiggins, Public Information Director, at (512) 305-7018 or write to: Texas State Board of Medical Examiners MC 251 P. ...
Description: Press Release June 28, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... ian Assistant Examiners Board consists equally of physicians, physician assistants and public members appointed by the governor for a six-year term. Members of the Boards Disciplinary Panel are appointed by the Board Chair,. Members of the June 28th Disciplinary Panel were Dwight M. Deter, PA-C, of ...
Description: Press Release June 29, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: ... edical Examiners, 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 Lee S. Anderson, M.D., and Executive Director Donald W. Patric ...
Description: Press Release June 30, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... nd a licensing seminar for individuals who assist physicians seeking licensure. So far, TMB has provided in-depth training to dozens of credentialing and medical staff services personnel who help physicians acquire their licenses. TMB has conducted Town Hall meetings/licensing seminars in Brownsvill ...
Description: Press Release June 30, 2008 B (PDF File)
Document: ... h seminar for entities that recruit or credential physicians to assist those entities in streamlining the process for their applicants and to minimize application errors. Both sessions will be conducted in Lecture Hall 1 on the first floor of the Joe Reynolds Medical Building at Texas A&M University ...
Description: Press Release July 02, 2002 B (PDF File)
Document: ... board certification, and disciplinary history of physicians, physician assistants, and acupuncturists licensed in Texas via our license verification system. This information is updated daily and reflects current licensure status and full disciplinary history. Consumers may access the website for th ...
Description: Press Release July 07, 2008 (PDF File)
Document: ... h seminar for entities that recruit or credential physicians to assist those entities in streamlining the process for their applicants and to minimize application errors. Both sessions will be at the University of Texas Medical School at 6431 Fannin St. The Town Hall meeting will be in Room MSB 1.00 ...
Description: Press Release July 07, 2008 B (PDF File)
Document: ... oard took disciplinary action against 92 licensed physicians. Actions included 12 violations based on quality of care; five actions based on unprofessional conduct; eight actions based on violation of probation or prior board order; five actions based on inadequate medical records violations; eight ...
Description: Press Release July 08, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... ly 8, 2002 Medical Board Suspends Licenses of Two Physicians The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the licenses of Ernest Carson Alsop, M.D., of Rockport, and Frank Guajardo, D.O. of Lamesa, formerly of Uvalde. The actions were taken today (July 8, 2002) under the Boar ...
Description: Press Release July 11, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... lace today under the Board s authority to suspend physicians licenses when it determines there is a threat to the public welfare. The suspension is effective immediately. Dr. Head, 45, is a Galveston physician specializing in internal medicine. He has a history of mental and physical impairment and ...
Description: Press Release July 11, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... n September 1, is the state agency that regulates physicians, physician assistants, surgical assistants and acupuncturists and provides consumer protection through licensure, investigation and disciplinary action. The Board, under President Roberta M. Kalafut, D.O., and Executive Director Donald W. ...
Description: Press Release July 11, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... ds authority to temporarily suspend or restrict a physicians license 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 the following findings: Dr. Conte s pattern ...
“For physicians only:If another state board requires your examination grades, please be advised that most physicians will have to contact the Federation of State Medical Boards to obtain examination scores.Federation of State Medical Boards 400 Fuller Wiser Rd. Suite 300 Euless, TX 76039-3855 Tel. (8 ... ”
How do I get a copy of my examination scores sent to another state?
For physicians only:
If another state board requires your examination grades, please be advised that most physicians will have to contact the Federation of State Medical Boards to obtain examination scores.
Federation of State Medical Boards
400 Fuller Wiser Rd.
Suite 300
Euless, TX 76039-3855
Tel. (817) 868-4000
A small percentage of physicians can obtain verification of examination scores from TMB.
please call the Pre-Licensure, Registration and Consumer Services at (512) 305-7030 to confirm the location of your scores.
There is no fee for this verification.
“Physicians and anesthesiologists shall maintain current competency in ACLS, PALS, or a course approved by the board. In all settings under Chapter 192, at a minimum, at least two persons, including the surgeon or anesthesiologist, shall maintain current competency in basic life support. ... ”
What are the standards for anesthesia services relating to OBA?
Physicians and anesthesiologists shall maintain current competency in ACLS, PALS, or a course approved by the board. In all settings under Chapter 192, at a minimum, at least two persons, including the surgeon or anesthesiologist, shall maintain current competency in basic life support.
“OBA registration does not apply to physicians who practice in the following settings: An outpatient setting in which only local anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, or both are used. Any setting physically located outside the State of Texas. A licensed hospital, including an outpatient facility of t ... ”
Who does not need to register for office-based anesthesia?
OBA registration does not apply to physicians who practice in the following settings:
Note: physicians that provide only level I services, must still meet all other requirements under Chapter 192.
“The “Licensure Status” will show any non-disciplinary limitation on a physician’s license, such as “LUA - Limited to Underserved Area only”. If this area shows “None”, then the physician has no such limitation. ... ”
My physician’s profile says “Licensure Status: None". Does my physician have a license in Texas?
The “Licensure Status” will show any non-disciplinary limitation on a physician’s license, such as “LUA - Limited to Underserved Area only”. If this area shows “None”, then the physician has no such limitation.
“The registration status “Suspended, Active” is a suspended status. A license in this status is not an active license to practice medicine in Texas. However, a licensee with this status has maintained their registration requirements while the license is suspended, and should that suspensi ... ”
This physician’s profile shows “Registration Status: Suspended, Active”. How can a license be suspended and active at the same time?
The registration status “Suspended, Active” is a suspended status. A license in this status is not an active license to practice medicine in Texas. However, a licensee with this status has maintained their registration requirements while the license is suspended, and should that suspension be lifted, the license can return to an active status without additional registration requirements.
“... no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice. ”
Why was the NCT permit eliminated?
In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
“... no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.The NCT Registry and the NCT Permit were renewed separately. ... ”
Why can’t I register my NCT permit and my NCT registry at the same time?
In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
The NCT Registry and the NCT Permit were renewed separately. Under current rules and regulations, the NCT registry is on a biennial (2 year) renewal schedule. Before elimination by statutory changes, the NCT permit was an annual renewal.
You will need to continue to renew your NCT Registry listing or hardship exemption to continue to practice as an NCT in Texas.
“... ou 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 ... ”
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.
“The TMB cannot tell providers how to use the information they obtain through the PMP check. Providers should follow the standard of care and utilize the information they gain to make educated and informed prescribing decisions. ”
If I discover a patient is receiving scheduled medication from other physicians, what action must I take? For example, must I immediately terminate the patient or cease prescribing the scheduled medication?
The TMB cannot tell providers how to use the information they obtain through the PMP check. Providers should follow the standard of care and utilize the information they gain to make educated and informed prescribing decisions.
“... er, 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 p ... ”
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.
“... r 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 ... ”
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.
“... rom 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 ... ”
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.”