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“... ng anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care.
Physicians who practice medicine in Texas and who administer anesthesia or perform a procedure for which anesthesia services are provided in outpatient settings at Level IV shall follow current, applicable standards and guidelines as put forth by the ... ”
“Physicians or surgeons must notify the board in writing within 15 days if a procedure performed in any of the settings under these rules resulted in an unanticipated and unplanned transport of the patient to a hospital for observation or treatment for a period in excess of 24 hours, or a patient's d ... ”
“... tent to practice/supervise as required of PAs and physicians. Hard copy supervision and delegation forms are no longer accepted (except as required).
Review the eligibility requirements for system usage then click on the link above to use the system.
Supervision/delegation appro ... ”
“All physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists and others licensed by the TMB to practice in Texas are currently required to register regularly with the board, and pay a fee. Registration fees and renewal periods vary according to license type. A licensee may obtain a registration ... ”
“... required to take the exam include the following:
Physicians (Full/Administrative/Conceded Eminence),
Physician Assistants,
Acupuncturists,
Faculty Temporary Licenses (FTLs),
Medical Radiologic Technologists - General Certificate (MRTs) AND Temporary General Certificate (TMRT),
Medical Radiologic Te ... ”
“... atutory regulations require the TMB to maintain a profile on each licensed physician. This profile information is gathered in conjunction with the license registration and is available to the public through our online verification database located here:
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“... .006(b)(16) of the Act requires that: a physician profile display a description of any medical malpractice lawsuit against the physician where the physician was found liable, a jury awarded monetary damages to the claimant, and the award has been determined to be final and not subject to further app ... ”
“... licensees. This can include legislation impacting physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, and a variety of other license types.
Legislative Update - 87th Legislature (2021)
Legislative Update - 86th Legislature (2019)
TMB Joint Statement on Conclusion of ... ”
“... links below:
Complaint Notice Poster for Physicians
Private Autopsy Facility - Complaint Notice
Tanning Advisory Statement - for owners and operators of tanning facilities
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“The voluntary charity care status exempts retired physicians, whose only practice is the provision of voluntary charity care, from the registration fee and reduces the informal CME requirement.
"Voluntary charity care" is defined as medical care provided for no compensation to indigent popula ... ”
“... ion, there are no registration fee exemptions for physicians who are in training, or in military service.
Physicians can register online 60 days prior to expiration. Registration reminders will be sent out on postcards.
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“... ion, there are no registration fee exemptions for physicians who are in training, or in military service.
Physicians can register online 60-90 days prior to expiration. Registration reminders will be sent out from the Texas Medical Board at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date.
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“... sp;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 ... ”
“Professional Name Presentation
All licensed physicians in the state of Texas are required to professionally use the name under which they are licensed with the Texas Medical Board. Using any other name may confuse or mislead the public and may be considered by the Board to be unprofessional conduct ... ”
Description: Press Release February 11, 1999 (PDF File)
Document: ... d of Medical Examiners disciplined eight licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: one revocation; five suspensions, of which one was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; two public reprimands; and two administrative penalties totaling $5,100 were ass ...
Description: Press Release February 13, 2001 (PDF File)
Document: ... oard of Medical Examiners disciplined 20 licensed physicians who received one or more of the following actions: four surrender/revocations; five suspensions, of which one was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; five restrictions; two public reprimands; in addition, five administr ...
Description: Press Release February 13, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... ners took disciplinary action against 32 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: four surrender/revocations; three suspensions, of which one was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; four restrictions; and eight public reprimands. Eighteen administra ...
Description: Press Release February 13, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: ... e Thursday 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. The panel, composed of one physician and two public members, determined that Dr. Liegel violated the Medical Practice Act by bor ...
Description: Press Release February 14, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... oard of Medical Examiners disciplined 11 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: one surrender/revocation; four suspensions, of which one was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; one restriction; and one public reprimand. In addition, three administ ...
Description: Press Release February 15, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... as Medical Board, 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 Roberta M. Kalafut, D.O., and Executive Director Donald W. Pat ...
Description: Press Release February 15, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... educing licensure processing time; disciplines 50 physicians At its February 7-8 meeting, the Texas Medical Board issued 672 physician licenses. While continuing to issue a large number of licenses, the board is moving towards meeting its legislative mandate to reduce the time it takes to issue a li ...
Description: Press Release February 16, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... 30 or 800-248-4062
Medical Board Disciplines 129 Physicians
The Texas Medical Board approved 129 disciplinary actions against physicians at its February 34, 2011 meeting. The February meeting was held by conference call, with call-in numbers for the public, due to statewide inclement weather. The a ...
Description: Press Release February 17, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... has taken disciplinary action against 70 licensed physicians. The actions included one temporary suspension; 21 violations based on quality of care; five actions based on unprofessional conduct; four nontherapeutic prescribing violations; 17 actions based on inadequate medical records violations; on ...
Description: Press Release February 18, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... ical Board Temporarily Suspends Licenses of Three Physicians
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the licenses of Aniruddha Ashok Chitale, M.D., license number K5864, of Waxahachie; David Burrell Collins, D.O., license number F6538, of Granbury; and Francisco B. Sauceda, M ...
Description: Press Release February 18, 1998 (PDF File)
Document: ... oard of Medical Examiners disciplined 15 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: two revocations; four suspensions, of which two were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; six restrictions with various terms and conditions; one public reprimand; and ...
Description: Press Release February 20, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... etation of "solicitation." Chapter 173, Physician Profile, §173.3 Physician-Initiated Updates, Provides descriptive information for citations to statutes; Provides clarity regarding the statutes that are referred to in the rule. §173.7 Corrections and the Dispute Process, clarifies that dispute proc ...
Description: Press Release February 21, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... oard took disciplinary action against 41 licensed physicians.
Actions included seven violations based on quality of care; three actions based on unprofessional conduct; one action based on inappropriate conduct involving physician-patient relationships; seven actions based on inadequate medical rec ...
Description: Press Release March 02, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: ... as Medical Board, 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 Roberta M. Kalafut, D.O., and Executive Director Donald W. Pat ...
Description: Press Release March 10, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... took place 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. Leonard, 51, is an Austin neurologist. The allegations included sexual misconduct with patients. The hearing included testim ...
“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.”