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“The Board investigates complaints against physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, respiratory care practitioners, medical radiologic technologists, medical physicists, and perfusionists.
If you wish to complain to the Board, please do so in writing. Provide full name a ... ”
“... r databases for license and permit information on physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, medical radiological technologists, non-certified radiologic technicians, respiratory care practitioners, medical physicists, and perfusionists licensed by the State of Texas. (This inc ... ”
“... ect to both civil and criminal penalties.
https://profile.tmb.state.tx.us ”
“... surgical assistant?
A Surgical Assistant assists physicians in surgery by performing certain tasks like opening and closing surgical sites, harvesting grafts, dissecting and removing tissue, and implanting devices to name a few. Under the Occupations Code, the practice of a surgical assistant is li ... ”
“... 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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“... to create and/or login to your on-line applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment.
All fields on the application must be completed. Do not leave any fields blank. If fields are not applicable, enter “NA”. Incomplete applications will ... ”
“... medical board.
To qualify under Option 3, above, physicians must submit an application to a committee of the TMB and demonstrate that:
(1) the organization requires all physicians who are seeking certification to successfully pass a written or an oral examination or both, which tests the applicant' ... ”
“... ement
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). ... ”
“... 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 website at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/board-rules
Physicians need to complete at least ... ”
“Physicians in residency/fellowship training or who have completed 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 ... ”
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Physicians eligible for “retired” status and designated as such by the Board are exempt from CME requirements. “Voluntary charity care” status reduces informal CME requirements. For more information, visit License Retirement Options. ... ”
“... Texas, there were multiple bills passed requiring physicians, physician assistants and other licensees to complete certain specific opioid related continuing medical education. At least 2 hours are required and must cover topics outlined in the TMB Initial Guidance on New Opioid Continuin ... ”
“... e equivalent APRNs and PAs?
How many delegating physicians may one APRN or PA have?
Do the requirements for types of practice sites still apply?
What is a dangerous drug? Are these legend drugs?
Is prescriptive authority required to order durable medical equipment (DME)?
Do I have to ... ”
“... Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?
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“... s a voluntary, expedited pathway to licensure for physicians who already hold a full, unrestricted medical license in a state that is a member of the Compact, and wish to practice in multiple states.
Are there any criteria in addition to what is required by the IMLCC for being licensed in Tex ... ”
Description: TMB Bulletin March 2012
Document: ... reports indicate the practice is widespread among physicians. What modern doctor wouldn't want to use it? confused. It is dangerous and unethical as it puts the patient at risk and potential death if the wrong order is given. This is a huge liability."
New law clarifies issues for PA/doctorowned en ...
Description: TMB Bulletin January 2012
Document: ... to resolve cases before the ments and appear on a physicians' public profile. Texas Medical Board. In the past, TMB had only two options for resolving a complaint against a physician: dismissal of the complaint or public disciplinary action. During the last legislative session however, Senate Bill 2 ...
Description: TMB Bulletin December 2012
Document: ... Interference, stipulates that: (1) Other licensed physicians remaining in the practice may not prevent the departing physician from posting notice. (2) A physician or physician group should not withhold information from a departing physician that is necessary for notification of patients. Physicians ...
Description: Rule Changes December 30, 2007
Document: ... 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 the Physician's Profile Due to Informa ...
Description: Rule Changes December 23, 1997
Document: ... ogic procedures under the supervision of licensed physicians.
Description: Rule Changes December 4, 2011
Document: ... ere a pain management clinic is owned by multiple physicians, only the medical director must submit an application for certification to the Board. Additional amendments include provisions relating to the temporary suspension of certification, confidentiality of the Board's records relating to applic ...
Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2009
Document: ... Council for Graduate Medical Education to sponsor physicians for FTLs and the proposed new rule §172.16, relating to Provisional Licenses for Medically Underserved Areas, is based on adoption of Senate Bill 202 by the 81st legislature to allow applicants for full licensure to obtain provisional lice ...
Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2003
Document: ... d new §162.1 regarding the requirements for Texas physicians who supervise medical school students in Texas. Chapter 163, Licensure. Amendments to §§163.1, 163.5, 163.6, 163.10, 163.13 regarding general cleanup of the sections; and changes relating to relicensure and the expedited licensure process ...
Description: Rule Changes November 22, 1998
Document: ... y the entire 90 pages. Chapter 200, Standards for Physicians Practicing Integrative and Complementary Medicine. New chapter - self-explanatory.
Description: Rule Changes November 03, 2002
Document: ... ules regarding physician-initiated updates to the profile. Chapter 184, Surgical Assistants. Amendment to §184.6 regarding licensure requirements for surgical assistants. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants. Amendments to §§185.2-185.4, 185.6, and 185.7; repeal of §185.8-185.30; and new §185.8-185.25, ...
Description: Rule Changes October 17, 2010
Document: ... erning Notice of Privacy Practices, provides that physicians that communicate electronically with patients and provide telemedicine medical services, must provide notice to patients of privacy practices, limitations of telemedicine, when in-person evaluations are necessary, and how to file complaint ...
Description: Rule Changes October 03, 2010
Document: ... egation Orders: Amendments to §193.6 clarify that physicians who delegate to certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) who only sign or carry out prescription drug orders are not required to register with the Board. The Board has determined that the clarification is necessary, based on the int ...
Description: Rule Changes September 28, 2006
Document: ... elating to the immunization of persons over 65 by physicians' offices.
Description: Rule Changes September 27, 2007
Document: ... e (DRC) members to evaluate medical competency of physicians under investigation. Establishes DRC members are allowed to participate in mediation and requires DRC members to have the same qualifications as expert panel members . Chapter 194, Non-certified Radiologic Technicians, amending 194.2 Defin ...
Description: Rule Changes September 14, 2003
Document: ... emporary permits that would allow active military physicians , holding part-time appointments at Texas medical schools, to be eligible for faculty temporary permits. Chapter 183, Acupuncture: Amendments to §§183.10 and 183.20 and new §183.22 concerning written instructions in medical records and con ...
“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.”