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“... ry License (FTL) is a limited license that allows physicians who do not meet all the requirements for full licensure, but who have the expertise to educate Texas medical students, residents, and fellows, to practice within the confines of the sponsoring institution. The sponsoring institution may be ... ”
“Physicians, Physician Assistants, and several other types of licensure applicants are required to submit their fingerprints for state and national criminal history background checks.
Please note that having a criminal history does not automatically disqualify you from obtaining a license throu ... ”
“... 9) and (10) of the Act requires that: a physician profile display a description of (1) "any conviction for an offense constituting a felony, a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or a Class C misdemeanor involving moral turpitude" and (2) "any charges reported to the board to which the physician has ple ... ”
“... .006(b)(12) of the Act requires that: a physician profile display a description of any disciplinary action against the physician by a medical licensing board of another state.
This section of the physician profile displays any applicable descriptions. ... ”
“Physicians are required to register with the TMB if the physician supervises or delegates prescriptive authority to Physician Assistants (PAs)s. Current registered supervisions and delegations to PAs are displayed in this section of the physician profile. ... ”
“Physicians are required to register with the TMB if the physician delegates prescriptive authority to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). Current registered delegations to APRNs are displayed in this section of the physician profile. ”
“... as are displayed in this section of the physician profile. ”
“... 2) of the Texas Health and Safety Code authorizes physicians, and persons licensed or certified by the state of Texas to diagnose, evaluate, or treat any mental or emotional condition or disorder to report confidential information to law enforcement should the provider determine their patient poses ... ”
“... ect;165.5.
Under Board rule 165.5, other licensed physicians remaining in the practice may not prevent the departing physician, required to provide notice, from posting notice and the sign.
A physician, physician group, or organization (professional association, non-profit health organization, etc.) ... ”
“... 098 (2011) allows entities to be jointly owned by physicians and physician assistants subject to certain limitations, including percent of ownership by physician assistants. There are annual reporting requirements for physician and physician assistant owners.
Highlights include:
the organize ... ”
“... information as part of its licensure process for physicians, physician assistants, surgical assistants, acupuncturists, medical physicists, medical radiologic technologists, perfusionists, and respiratory care practitioners.
A. Identity and age. B. Professional education. C. Passage of pro ... ”
“... licensees. This can include legislation impacting physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, and a variety of other license types.
Access legislative updates here: Legislative Updates
As a state agency, TMB has a number of reporting requirements to the ... ”
“... a full unrestricted medical license to qualified physicians to practice medicine in Texas. Applicants who do not qualify for a full medical license may qualify for a limited license or permit. The Licensure Department of the Texas Medical Board is committed to furthering the mission of ... ”
“... oard (IRB) Annual Report
NEW - Physician Profile Update Request Form
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“... lation), (512) 463-6599
State Organizations
Physicians
TMA - Texas Medical Association, 1-800-880-7955, E-mail: knowledge@texmed.org
TOMA - Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, (512) 708-8662 or 1-800-444-TOMA
Physician Assistants
TAPA - Texas Academy of Physician Assistan ... ”
Description: Rule Changes August 10, 2008
Document: ... biennial registration. Chapter 169, Authority of Physicians to Supply Drugs , with amendments to §169.2, Definitions, updates name of Texas Medical Board. Chapter 171, Postgraduate Training Permits, with amendments to §171.3, Physician-inTraining Permits, updates the name of the Texas Medical Board ...
Description: Rule Changes July 04, 2012
Document: ... ions to adopt and enforce policies to ensure that physicians employed by the organization exercise independent medical judgment when providing care to patients. CHAPTER 183 ACUPUNCTURE 22 TAC §183.4 The amendment provides that applicants for licensure must demonstrate active practice within either o ...
Description: Rule Changes July 04, 2004
Document: ... §184.14, concerning qualifications of supervising physicians. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants. Rule review and amendments to §§185.8, 185.16, and 185.20 regarding inactive status, supervising physicians, employment guidelines, and complaints. Chapter 187, Procedural Rules. Amendments to §§187.2 an ...
Description: Rule Changes June 29, 2006
Document: ... ons to voluntary charity care practice by retired physicians, and general rule cleanup. Chapter 171, Postgraduate Training Permits , to include clarification of reporting requirements, modifications to requirements for board-approved postgraduate fellowship training programs, and general rule cleanu ...
Description: Rule Changes June 29, 2003
Document: ... nsel during a hearing. Chapter 200, Standards for Physicians Practicing Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Amendments to §200.3 which will add detail regarding informed consent, adequate medical records, treatment plan, therapeutic validity, and clinical investigations.
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Description: Rule Changes June 28, 2011
Document: ... hysician Profiles: Amendment to §173.1 concerning Profile Contents provides that a physician must include on their profile whether the physician provides utilization review services for an insurance company and the name of the insurance company. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/June242011/a ...
Description: Rule Changes June 24, 2009
Document: ... 3, Physician Profiles, with amendments to §173.1, Profile Contents, which requires that the profile of each licensed physician shall contain the physician's full name as the physician is licensed. The Board determined that the change was necessary to allow the Board to appropriately track all physic ...
Description: Rule Changes May 21, 2000
Document: ... ical Records - amendment to §165.2 mandating that physicians release copies of medical records within 15 days after the date of the request and clarifying charges for affidavits of medical records; and new §165.4 outlining the rules relating to the appointment of a custodian of medical records.
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Description: Rule Changes May 13, 2012
Document: ... TAC §166.2 The amendment to §166.2 provides that physicians that treat tick-borne diseases should complete relevant CME as required by Senate Bill 1360. Chapter 175 FEES AND PENALTIES 22 TAC §175.5 The amendment clarifies that additional fees for hard-copy registrations are only for renewal purpose ...
Description: Rule Changes May 12, 2008
Document: ... 02.001(a), Tex. Occ. Code. Chapter 173, Physician Profile, amending §173.3 Physician-Initiated Updates, provides description information for citations to statutes, §173.7 Corrections and Dispute Process, clarifies that dispute process applies to any update of a profile discussed in Chapter 173. Chap ...
Description: Rule Changes March 05, 2000
Document: ... amendment to 171.1, concerning permits issued to physicians in postgraduate training programs. The amendment will clarify the provisions of the Medical Practice Act under which physicians holding training permits may be disciplined. Chapter 173, Physician Profiles - proposed new 173.1-173.7, concer ...
Description: Rule Changes March 05, 2000
Document: ... amendment to 171.1, concerning permits issued to physicians in postgraduate training programs. The amendment will clarify the provisions of the Medical Practice Act under which physicians holding training permits may be disciplined. Chapter 173, Physician Profiles - proposed new 173.1-173.7, concer ...
Description: Rule Changes March 07, 2012
Document: ... al Board adopted amendments to §173.1, concerning Profile Contents; and §173.3, concerning Physician-Initiated Updates. The amendment to §173.1 clarifies what utilization review services are subject to reporting on a physician's profile and specifically excludes the reporting of utilization review p ...
Description: Rule Changes April 27, 2003
Document: ... eissuance of a license. Chapter 169, Authority of Physicians to Supply Drugs. Rule review and amendments to §§169.1-.5 and 169.7 for general cleanup of the chapter. Chapter 171, Postgraduate Training Permits. Amendments to §171.1 regarding reporting requirements relating to postgraduate training per ...
Description: Rule Changes January 22, 2009
Document: ... modern language usage . Chapter 169 Authority of Physicians to Supply Drugs, amending 169.7, Record Keeping, specifies statutory authority for the board to adopt rules regarding complaints. Chapter 173 Physician Profiles , amending to 173.1, Profile Contents, adds required information to the physic ...
“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.”