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“... nformation related to the registration/renewal or verification of a license, permit or certificate, MyTMB access, CME audit or registration of prescriptive delegation, please include your name and license number and email us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.   Location/Delivery Address:1801 Con ... ”

Processes Overview

“Overview information about the Board's primary functions is available by clicking here for Enforcement information and here for Licensure information.     In addition, information about the Texas Physician Health Program that provides a confidential program of diagnosis and ... ”

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Provisional License

“... If your practice area qualifies, DSHS will email verification to you and TMB.   When confirmation of all the requirements listed above is received and evaluated by TMB, your provisional license will be issued.  If you have not already submitted fingerprints for a criminal background ... ”

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Health-Care Entity Notice - Tab 1

“NEW TMB HCE Verification System Welcome to the new HCE Verification system. This system is designed to be more user friendly and to provide a faster turnaround for requested information.   All requests will take a minimum of 5 business days to complete. If your facility is already register ... ”

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Pain Managment Clinic Renewal Info

“... clinic must register with the TMB.  Only the primary physician owner is required to register with the board if there is more than one physician owner of the clinic. Each clinic requires a separate certificate.   When applying for PMC registration the following documentation will be re ... ”

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Self-Reported Information

“... Also displayed is the physician reported current primary practice and information on the number of years that the physician has been in practice in the US or Canada, and the number of years of practice in Texas. ”

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Acupuncture Board Overview

“... ibustion to specific areas of the human body as a primary mode of therapy to treat and mitigate a human condition, including evaluation and assessment of the condition; and the administration of thermal or electrical treatments or the recommendation of dietary guidelines, energy flow exercise, or di ... ”

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Acupuncturist Documentation Checklist

“... ofessional.  Request that they furnish you a verification in a sealed envelope with the state board seal across the outside of the envelope.  Some states may require the verification to be sent directly to the Board. Alternate Name.   If you have recorded an alternate name on y ... ”

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Acudetox Checklist -tab 1

“... professional and request that they furnish you a verification in a sealed envelope with the state board seal across the outside of the envelope. Some states may require that the verification be sent directly to the Texas Medical Board. Verification of CCAOM Clean Needle Technique course contact the ... ”

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Acupuncturist License Overview

“... ibustion to specific areas of the human body as a primary mode of therapy to treat and mitigate a human condition, including the evaluation and assessment of the condition; and the administration of thermal or electrical treatments or the recommendation of dietary guidelines, energy flow exercise, o ... ”

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Look Up a License

“... s computer system is authorized for the automated verification system only. All other access to this computer system is expressly prohibited. Any unauthorized access or use of this is subject to both civil and criminal penalties. Information on the Licensure Verification process is available here. & ... ”

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Look up a Licensee - Tab 1

“In addition to verification information, physician licensee records or “profiles,” contain consumer-oriented professional background information. Physician profiles include license status, educational background, disciplinary actions, as well as information self-reported by the licensee ... ”

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Licensure Credential Verification Process Letter

“... /www.tmb.state.tx.us . We have a public web based verification system that is run in-house located on our website. To access this database choose the link “Look up a License” from our home page. This database will provide links to view Board Orders for most licensees, where applicable.&n ... ”

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Licensee Forms

“...   Name Change Request Form   Verification Request Form Printable Tanning Advisory   Complaint Notice Poster - Private Autopsy Facility   Consent Form for Abortion Procedure on a Minor   Health Care Liability Claims Report - Updated   I ... ”

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Title: Rule Changes November 30, 2009

Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2009

Document: ... y, the amendments change requirements relating to primary, alternate and facility-based practice sites; the number of nurse midwives and physician assistants to whom delegation in relation to obstetrical services is appropriate; registration requirements related to prescriptive delegation; and groun ...

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Title: Rule Changes September 27, 2007

Description: Rule Changes September 27, 2007

Document: ... ns: Delegation, relating to establishing that the verification of a contact lens prescription may substitute for an original signature to create a valid contact lens prescription. Chapter 191, District Review Committees, amending 191.4 Activities and Scope of Authority. Deletes provision that allow ...

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Title: Rule Changes August 20, 2009

Description: Rule Changes August 20, 2009

Document: ... e exam, and makes presentation of state licensure verification a discretionary requirement rather than mandatory for each applicant; §185.6, Annual Renewal of License, allows physician assistants to obtain six hours of continuing medical education (CME) per year by serving as an expert panel reviewe ...

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Title: Rule Changes March 07, 2002

Description: Rule Changes March 07, 2002

Document: ... e Federation of State Medical Board's Credentials Verification Service (FCVS). Chapter 171, Postgraduate Training Permits (new title). Amendments to §§171.1-171.7 relating to eligibility and documentation requirements of Physician in Training Permits and Visiting Professor Permits, along with genera ...

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Title: Rule Changes January 25, 2006

Description: Rule Changes January 25, 2006

Document: ... Chapter 163, Licensure, Amendments designate the primary license issued by the Medical Board as a "Full" license; update rules regarding acceptable examination; eliminate exceptions for three-attempt limit; make rule follow statutory change for limit on time to complete examination. Chapter 172, Te ...

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Title: PA Board 2002 August, Licensure Committee Minutes

Description: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS LICENSURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 2002 

Document: ... y evaluation from their supervising physician and verification from NCCPA that Applicant #PA-12 passed the NCCPA recertification examination. Applicant #PA-13 appeared before the Committee for the consideration of her application and to discuss being out of practice since 1998. Applicant #PA-13 mad ...

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Title: PA Board 2011 February, Licensure Committee

Description: PA Board 2011 February, Licensure Committee

Document: ... e, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ms. Garanflo presented verification received by the Board that three recent graduates of the Physician's Assistant program of Our Lady of the Lake College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana who applied for licensure have completed additional coursework so that together with their pre ...

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Title: PA Board 2010 July, Licensure Committee

Description: PA Board 2010 July, Licensure Committee

Document: ... ecommended the applicant to shadow a physician in primary care for at least 20 hours a week for 11 months, and complete CME in primary care, and then reapply for consideration of licensure. Mr. Zwanziger seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion passed. Applicant #943 appeared before the ...

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Title: PA Board 2009 March, Licensure Committee

Description: PA Board 2009 March, Licensure Committee

Document: ... tinue refreshing medical knowledge by shadowing a primary care physician for at least 12 months full-time prior to reapplying for licensure and that it might be considered favorably by the Committee for a temporary license. All voted in favor. The motion passed. Applicant #769 appeared before the C ...

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Title: PA Board 2002 November, Lic Min

Description: PA Board 2002 November, Lic Min

Document: ... ker, M.D. regarding Applicant #PA-12 and also the verification that they passed the NCCPA recertification examination and is currently certified by NCCPA. The committee requested this information at their last meeting due to Applicant #PA-12 being out of practice since January 2000. Mr. Deter moved, ...

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Title: PA Board 2007 November, Licensure Committee

Description: PA Board 2007 November, Licensure Committee

Document: ... ecommendation, and possible action regarding FCVS verification of physician assistant credentials. Ms. Garanflo presented a letter from the Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) asking the Board to agree to allow applicants to use the FCVS service to obtain core credentials and to accep ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2002 January, Educ Min

Description: Acupuncture 2002 January, Educ Min

Document: ... d to the full Board to approve Bioenergetics upon verification that instructor is a licensed acupuncturist. Ms. Smith moved, Dr. Newbold seconded, and the motion passed to recommend to the full board to approve Hygiene Practices. Ms. Smith moved, Dr. Newbold seconded, and the motion passed to deny G ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2002 November, Educ Min

Description: Acupuncture 2002 November, Educ Min

Document: ... sturbances - 3 CAEs General h) Taking Care of the Source: Treating Depression with Chinese Medicine 3 CAEs General & Herbal i) Achievements of Acupuncture Treatment in Stroke Rehabilitation 3 CAEs General j) Complementary and Integrated Medicine - 2 CAEs General & Ethics k) The Measured and the Mind ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2005 October, Education

Description: Acupuncture 2005 October, Education

Document: ... tal Diseases (15 general hours); Returning to the Source: A Deeper Understanding of the Zang-fu & Disease Through the Chinese Medical Classics (15 general hours); and Safely Prescribing Chinese Herbs (4 herbal hours) be approved. Ms. Smith seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passe ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2011 January, Proposed Rule

Description: Acupuncture 2011 January, Proposed Rule

Document: ... n two hours shall be expected of a licensee whose primary practice includes prescriptions of herbs. (5) Effective for licensees applying for renewal of their licensees on or after November 30, 2010, at least one hour of biomedicine. (6) No more than two of the required hours may be from courses that ...

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What is FCVS? What information do they collect? Would this service benefit my physician licensure application?

“The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) is a service created by the Federation of State Medical Boards to streamline the credentialing and licensing process. FCVS is not a requirement for Texas licensure and is in no way a guarantee of licensure or of an expedited application process ... ”

How do I retrieve my username and/or password for the HCE verification system if I lost it?

“If you are not able to locate your username and password, please submit a written request on letter head. Once your registration as an HCE has been verified, a letter will be sent to the address and contact of record with the username and/or password information.You may submit your written request t ... ”

How do I update the contact name for my registered HCE for the verification system?

“Please submit a written request for the contact update on letter head. Once your registration as an HCE has been verified, a letter will be sent to the address and contact of record with the username and/or password information. You may submit your written request to: Texas Medical Board Attn: HCE R ... ”

What information is available on a physician’s Profile?

“... and is available to the public through our online verification database. The Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 154.006 requires that information be made available through the physician profile system. In addition to the statutorily required information, the TMB has adopted rules (Chapter 162) regardin ... ”

Who needs to register a pain management clinic?

“... ued, are not transferable or assignable. Only the primary physician owner is required to register with the board if there is more than one physician owner of the clinic. Each clinic requires a separate certificate. ”

How many miles from my delegating physician can my practice site be?

“... en case, the distance between a physician’s primary practice and the practice site at which the physician’s delegates provide medical services may be an important factor in determining the quality of the physician’s supervision.  ... ”

How do I get a verification of my Texas license sent to another state?

“... on written request TMB will provide a state board verification to another state board regarding licensees. The verification includes: licensee's name, license or permit number, issue date, expiration date, disciplinary status, and our board seal will be affixed.There is no fee for state board verifi ... ”

How do I get a copy of my examination scores sent to another state?

“... 8-4000A small percentage of physicians can obtain verification of examination scores from TMB. If you were licensed before 1976 and you took the Texas State Board Medical Exam, please call the Pre-Licensure, Registration and Consumer Services at (512) 305-7030 to confirm the location of your scores. ... ”

When I search for my physician, I get a “No records Match” message. Does my physician have a license in Texas?

“... please contact us at (512) 305-7010 for a verbal verification. ”

The “Look up a License” system will not let me verify the temporary license of a physician assistant. How can I get this verification?

“... hysician assistant licenses are not available for verification online. Please contact us at (512) 305-7010 for a verbal verification. ”

How will I be notified if I am granted a waiver?

“... your waiver status, by choosing the “Print Verification” option on your profile. ”

How can I get a copy of my PIT permit?

“... prints or mails hard copy permits but, if online verification is not sufficient, you can obtain a copy by setting up a MyTMB account on our website. https://sso.tmb.state.tx.us/Login.aspx.  The permit will be available for downloading or printing from there. Please be aware that in order to ut ... ”

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