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“... Board of Acupuncture Examiners (TSBAE) requires a license holder to complete continuing education approved by the board biennially in order to maintain license registration renewal. Courses offered by approved providers may be used by a licensee to satisfy the CAE requirement. Approved pr ... ”
“A PA with a currently active physician assistant license may decide to obtain an “inactive” registration status. Current regulations state that a PA license may remain on an inactive status for no longer than 3 years.
Please read the relevant board rule, Tex. Admin. Code, Se ... ”
“... y to update mailing and practice addresses online for the majority of our licensees.
To update your mailing or practice address online click the link below, and create a “My TMB” account if you do not have one already. (Note - if you already have an account to access the &ld ... ”
“As a prerequisite for physician registration, practitioners are required to complete continuing 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 w ... ”
“... ensee becomes board certified or recertified in a medical specialty and the medical specialty program meets the standards of the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, the Advisory Board for Osteopathic Specialists and Boards of Certification, or the American Osteop ... ”
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A physician may request in writing an exemption* for the following reasons:
catastrophic illness;
military service of longer than one year's duration outside the state;
medical practice and residence of longer than one year's duration outside the United States; or
good cause shown on written appli ... ”
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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. ... ”
“As a prerequisite for physician assistant registration, practitioners are required to complete continuing medical education.
Documentation of CE courses shall be made available to the Board upon request, but should not be submitted with the registration. Random audits will be made ... ”
“... ontinuing education to maintain active licensure.
For information on specific continuing education requirements per license type, please select the proper link above.
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“... ded on the prescription?
Is there still a ratio for the number of APRNs or PAs to whom a physician may delegate prescriptive authority?
Is there a waiver if a physician wants to delegate prescriptive authority to more than seven full time equivalent APRNs and PAs?
How many delegating physician ... ”
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What constitutes a license that is in good standing for purposes of entering a prescriptive authority agreement?
Do I have to disclose information regarding investigations and discipline? If so, to whom must this information be disclosed
What must be included in a prescriptive authority a ... ”
“... tificate because you didn’t timely register for electronic filing, the Texas Medical Board may take action based on the violation. (See Tex. Health and Safety Code, §193.005)
Texas Electronic Vital Events Registrar (TxEVER) supports all vital events operations, inclu ... ”
“Am I eligible for the IMLCC expedited licensing if I do not currently have an active license?
No. The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) is a voluntary, expedited pathway to licensure for physicians who already hold a full, unrestricted medical license in a state that is a m ... ”
“The Faculty Temporary 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 ... ”
“... licants 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 through the Texas Medical Board. For additional information please review the T ... ”
Description: Press Release February 18, 1998 (PDF File)
Document: ... Feb. 5-7 board meeting, the Texas State Board 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 ...
Description: Press Release February 20, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Adopts Rules Changes, Including New Adminis ...
Description: Press Release February 21, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Disciplines 41 Doctors At its February 15 ...
Description: Press Release February 22, 2011 (PDF File)
Medical Board suspends license of doctor in Forney
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2011
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Medical Board suspends license of doctor in Forney
On February 18, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Board temporarily suspended, withou ...
Description: Press Release February 22, 2011 B (PDF File)
Medical Board suspends four pain clinics in Houston, Highlands
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2011
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Medical Board suspends four pain clinics in Houston, Highlands
On Friday, February 18, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical B ...
Description: Press Release March 02, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 2, 2006 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@mb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Revokes License of Michael G. Brown, M.D., of Houst ...
Description: Press Release March 09, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2011
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Medical Board suspends Santa Fe physician John Stafford, M.D.
On March 7, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily ...
Description: Press Release March 10, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... Releases
Monday, March 10, 2003
Board Suspends License of Austin Physician
After a lengthy hearing that took place Monday, March 3, Tuesday, March 4 and Saturday, March 8, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the license of Philip J. Leonard, M.D., license number E ...
Description: Press Release March 10, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: 2005 Press Releases
Thursday, March 10, 2005 Medical Board Temporarily Suspends Licenses of Two Physicians A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the licenses of Annette M. Howard, M.D., license number J5161, of Houston, and David Burrell Collins, D.O., license number F6538 ...
Description: Press Release March 11, 2009 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
RANDY RAMAHI, D.O. License No. J-4462 (Arlington, TX) Tempo ...
Description: Press Release March 15, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2011
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Denton Physician
On March 14, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended ...
Description: Press Release March 18, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: 2005 Press Releases
Friday, March 18, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of Mark D. Gilliland, M.D., of Houston A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Mark D. Gilliland, M.D., license number G2088, after determining that Dr. Gilliland's continuation in the p ...
Description: Press Release March 18, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 or leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Suspends License of Alan Dale Shiller, M.D., ...
Description: Press Release March 18, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2011
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Physician in Paris, Texas
On March 18, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily ...
Description: Press Release March 19, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Dennis Donald Roberts, M.D. ...
“... 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 r ... ”
This physician’s profile shows “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.
“At this time “Look up a License” can give access to any public actions taken against a Surgical Assistant. However, for additional information on the status of a Surgical Assistant license, please look under the “Other Healthcare Professionals” tab on the “Look up a Lic ... ”
How can I verify the license of a Surgical Assistant?
At this time “Look up a License” can give access to any public actions taken against a Surgical Assistant. However, for additional information on the status of a Surgical Assistant license, please look under the “Other Healthcare Professionals” tab on the “Look up a License” page.
“At this time “Look up a License” can give access to any public actions taken against a Pain Management Clinic (PMC) certificate. However, for additional information on the status of a PMC certificate, please look under the “Other Healthcare Professionals” tab on the “Lo ... ”
How can I verify a Pain Management Clinic Certificate?
At this time “Look up a License” can give access to any public actions taken against a Pain Management Clinic (PMC) certificate. However, for additional information on the status of a PMC certificate, please look under the “Other Healthcare Professionals” tab on the “Look up a License” page.
“... e selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, if such an act was validly delegated to a CNRA by a physician, the act is considered to be within the practice of nursing and governed by the Nursing Practice Act. Any discipline for a violation of the standard of care by a CRNA wo ... ”
Is a CRNA under a valid delegation order, subject to discipline by the Texas Medical Board under the Medical Practice Act for a violation of the standard of care in the selection and administration of anesthesia or the care of an anesthetized patient?
No, while the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, if such an act was validly delegated to a CNRA by a physician, the act is considered to be within the practice of nursing and governed by the Nursing Practice Act. Any discipline for a violation of the standard of care by a CRNA would be carried out by the Texas Board of Nursing under the authority of the Nursing Practice Act. Ultimate responsibility and accountability for the medical management of a patient under anesthesia remains with the delegating physician who may be subject to discipline for improper delegation dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case, and how state statutes and regulations apply in those situations.
“... lated fields, contained in a patient's electronic medical record, must contain accurate data and information pertaining to the patient based on actual findings, assessments, evaluations, diagnostics or assessments as documented by the physician."Non-biographical data/information is data that will ty ... ”
What is "non-biographical" information as it pertains to an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)?
165.1(a) (10) now requires the following:
"All non-biographical populated fields, contained in a patient's electronic medical record, must contain accurate data and information pertaining to the patient based on actual findings, assessments, evaluations, diagnostics or assessments as documented by the physician."
Non-biographical data/information is data that will typically change from visit to visit. For example, many EMR systems bring forward from the previous encounter non-biographical information such as symptoms, diagnosis, vitals, lab levels, history, previous treatments etc... However, because symptoms often resolve between encounters (as result of treatment), diagnoses may no longer be active or present (because of previous treatments), and vitals fluctuate, such data fields should not contain inaccurate, non-current, or irrelevant data that is not pertinent to the present illness/issue. Such information may be part of the patient’s history, but should not be reflected as current/present unless such symptoms/diagnoses are ongoing. Such information may become part of the patient’s historical data/information contained in the electronic medical record. Non-biographical information/data contained in a medical record for each encounter should be based on actual assessment, evaluations or other diagnostics that are documented by the physician.
Also see: EMR Position Statement
“... t the review is documented in the patient’s medical record. ”
Must I document the PMP check? Each and every time?
Yes. Each time the patient’s PMP history is accessed, the physician or advanced practice provider must ensure that the review is documented in the patient’s medical record.
“... of the PMP history report in the patient’s medical record. There is no specific method required for documenting that the PMP has been checked prior to issuing a prescription. Certain electronic medical record systems, for example, may provide other ways to document that the review ... ”
May I maintain a copy of the PMP history report in the patient’s medical record?
Yes. The provider may maintain a copy of the PMP history report in the patient’s medical record. There is no specific method required for documenting that the PMP has been checked prior to issuing a prescription. Certain electronic medical record systems, for example, may provide other ways to document that the review has been completed.
“... equest a fingerprint card by contacting the Texas Medical Board at Screen-CIC@tmb.state.tx.us if they are an applicant, or at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us if they are a licensee. When emailing the request, please include a current mailing address. ”
Will I automatically be sent fingerprint cards if I enter an out-of-state address when I apply?
No, fingerprint cards are not automatically sent out to applicants. Because not all applicants reside at the mailing address of record when they submit their online applications, it is the responsibility of the applicant to verify whether or not they can be live-scanned. If that is not an option, they must request a fingerprint card by contacting the Texas Medical Board at Screen-CIC@tmb.state.tx.us if they are an applicant, or at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us if they are a licensee. When emailing the request, please include a current mailing address.
“... 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 prac ... ”
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.
“... 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 prac ... ”
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.
“The fingerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 601.1111. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first NCT Registry renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 601.1111.
“... ingerprinting reports are only allowed to be used for the purposes requested. Therefore, we are not able to access fingerprint results that were submitted to another agency. If you have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; howeve ... ”
I was just fingerprinted for another agency, can you use those fingerprint results?
Per Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 50.12, FBI fingerprinting reports are only allowed to be used for the purposes requested. Therefore, we are not able to access fingerprint results that were submitted to another agency. If you have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; however you will still be required to submit the fingerprint criminal history background to the TMB.
“... to you at the time you submitted your application for licensure, can be found in the email correspondence you received from the Board indicating the status of your application (be sure to check the subject line as well as the text of the email).If you are still unable to locate your 6 digit Board is ... ”
What is my 6 digit Medical Board issued ID number for use in scheduling fingerprinting?
This number, assigned to you at the time you submitted your application for licensure, can be found in the email correspondence you received from the Board indicating the status of your application (be sure to check the subject line as well as the text of the email).
If you are still unable to locate your 6 digit Board issued ID number, please contact the TMB at screen-cic@tmb.state.tx.us for additional information.
“Please be sure you are entering your Board issued 6 digit ID# with “MB-“in front – example: MB-123456 ”
My Board issued 6 digit Medical Board issued ID number doesn’t work with the vender’s website. What do I do?
Please be sure you are entering your Board issued 6 digit ID# with “MB-“in front – example: MB-123456
“... y to update mailing and practice addresses online for the majority of our licensees. To update your mailing or practice address online click the “My TMB” link in the upper right hand corner of our website (near the “search” box), and create an account if you do not have ... ”
How do I change my address with the Texas Medical Board?
As part of the “My TMB” system, we are now able to offer the ability to update mailing and practice addresses online for the majority of our licensees.
To update your mailing or practice address online click the “My TMB” link in the upper right hand corner of our website (near the “search” box), and create an account if you do not have one already.