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“... and reviews proposed ethics guidelines and rules for the practice of acupuncture, and makes recommendations to the acupuncture board regarding the adoption of such ethics guidelines and rules; makes recommendations to the acupuncture board and staff regarding policies, priorities, budget, and any o ... ”
“... agement clinics (PMC) to be registered with Texas Medical Board.
A “pain management clinic” is a publicly or privately owned facility for which a majority of patients are issued on a monthly basis a prescription for opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, but not includi ... ”
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Texas Medical BoardGeorge H.W. Bush State Office Building1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 9.200Austin, TX 78701 ”
“... ion processes applications of physicians applying for licensure, assuring they meet the stringent qualifications for licensure in Texas and admission to the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination.
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“... aims have been reported within a five-year period for possible action. “None” or a blank, indicates that there are no actions to report. If action resulted See Current Board Action. ”
“The Military Volunteer License is available to a physician who is licensed and in good standing, or was licensed and retired in good standing, as a physician in another state; and is or was authorized as a physician to treat personnel enlisted in a branch of the United States armed forces or veteran ... ”
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PHYSICIAN LICENSING & RENEWAL
If you have questions regarding the Physician Licensing process, click here: (http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/physician-applicants)
If you have questions regarding your physic ... ”
“NEW! The Texas Medical Board is pleased to offer the new online application option for physicians called the Uniform Application for Physician State Licensure or UA. The UA, kept on file with the Federation of State Medical Boards, will benefit physicians by reducing redundancy in filling out ... ”
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Application Fee: As of 9/1/2015, the fee for physician licensure in Texas is $817.00. Additional non-refundable surcharges related to the National Practitioner Data Bank/Health Integrity Data Bank ($11.00) and the Texas Physician Health Program ($5.25) will be assessed with the application ... ”
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Description: Press Release June 20, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 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 Temporarily Restricts License of Edward Emile Loui ...
Description: Press Release June 23, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 23, 2008
Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
TMB TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING IN FORT WORTH Board also will Offer Licensing ...
Description: Press Release June 24, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... ndo Sanchez G., M.D., the Houston physician whose license was temporarily suspended on June 13, was granted a temporary restraining order on June 18. The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners may not enforce its suspension of Dr. Sanchez G.'s license for at least 14 days and must appear in Travis C ...
Description: Press Release June 28, 2002 (PDF File)
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June 28, 2002 Physician Assistant Board Suspends License The Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners has temporarily suspended the license of Rocky Dale Dial, P.A., of Rowlett. The action was taken today (June 28, 2002) under the Board s authority to temporarily suspend a physician assis ...
Description: Press Release June 28, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2011
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Board suspends El Paso physician Mauricio Jimenez, M.D.
On Monday, June 27, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board held a Tem ...
Description: Press Release June 29, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: 2004 Press Releases
Tuesday, June 29 , 2004
Medical Board Suspends License of Stephen C. Sayers, M.D., of Center
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners temporarily suspended the license of Stephen Charles Sayers, M.D., License #G5574, of Center, after determining that Dr. Sayers' con ...
Description: Press Release June 30, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 30, 2008
Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
TMB SCHEDULES EIGHT ADDITIONAL TOWN HALL MEETINGS Board also will Offer Lic ...
Description: Press Release June 30, 2008 B (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 30, 2008
Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
TMB TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING IN COLLEGE STATION Board also will Offer Lice ...
Description: Press Release July 02, 2002 B (PDF File)
Document: 2002 Press Releases
July 2, 2002 State Board of Medical Examiners regarding Public Citizen's Questionable Doctors Project Statement from Donald Patrick, M.D., J.D., Executive Director, Texas We congratulate Public Citizen on their efforts to aid consumers in making informed decisions about their he ...
Description: Press Release July 02, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 6, 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 Lifts Temporary Suspension of License of Don Martin ...
Description: Press Release July 07, 2008 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 7, 2008
Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062
TMB TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING IN HOUSTON Board also will Offer Licensing Semin ...
Description: Press Release July 07, 2008 B (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 7, 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 Disciplines 92 Doctors and Issues 843 Physician Lic ...
Description: Press Release July 08, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: 2002 Press Releases
July 8, 2002 Medical Board Suspends Licenses of Two Physicians The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the licenses of Ernest Carson Alsop, M.D., of Rockport, and Frank Guajardo, D.O. of Lamesa, formerly of Uvalde. The actions were taken today (July ...
Description: Press Release July 11, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: 2002 Press Releases
July 11, 2002 Medical Board Suspends Galveston Doctors License The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has suspended the license of Philip A. Head, Jr., M.D., of Galveston. The temporary suspension hearing took place today under the Board s authority to suspend physicians li ...
Description: Press Release July 11, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: 2005 Press Releases
Monday, July 11, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of Beauford Basped Jr., D.O. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners temporarily suspended the license of Beauford Basped Jr., D.O., license number E3813, of Fort Worth, after determining that Dr. Basped's continu ...
“... re issued once a month. Please refer to the License Issue Dates link on the left for detailed information on the scheduled licensing dates and deadlines. ”
When will I be issued my permanent license?
Permanent licenses are issued once a month. Please refer to the License Issue Dates link on the left for detailed information on the scheduled licensing dates and deadlines.
“No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without del ... ”
Are CRNA’s authorized to practice independent of physician supervision and delegation?
No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without delegation by a physician.” (Page 5). Since the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, CRNAs must be properly delegated this act by a physician. A CRNA who administers anesthesia without proper delegation from a physician would be liable for the unlicensed practice of medicine.
“... ite to the registration of a surgical assistant's license, 18 hours of continuing education are required every 12 months, with at least half being Category I. That is 36 hours of CE every 24 months (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year). ... ”
How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required per year for a surgical assistant?
As a prerequisite to the registration of a surgical assistant's license, 18 hours of continuing education are required every 12 months, with at least half being Category I. That is 36 hours of CE every 24 months (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year).
“... f a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure. ”
My physician license is currently in a retired status. How to I return it to an active status so I can practice?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.
“... upervise 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 ... ”
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.
“... us, a physician must submit an application online for re-activation/re-licensure and meet all of the current requirements for licensure. ”
Are there any additional requirements that I need to complete before I request to return my retired physician license to an active status?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must submit an application online for re-activation/re-licensure and meet all of the current requirements for licensure.
“As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information. ... ”
What amount of detail must be in the documentation of the PMP check?
As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information.
“... l physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group. ”
Does everyone at my practice have to apply for a waiver or just the medical director?
Currently, each individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group.
“... 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.” ”
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.”
“... kground check results will be required prior to a license being able to access the online registration system. While processing times vary (average turnaround time is less than 10 business days), please note it can take 4-6 weeks for hard card submissions. If you believe that you should ... ”
I submitted my fingerprints. Why am I still not able to enter the online registration?
Please note that the fingerprint background check results will be required prior to a license being able to access the online registration system. While processing times vary (average turnaround time is less than 10 business days), please note it can take 4-6 weeks for hard card submissions. If you believe that you should be able to access the online registration system, and you are not able to, please contact us a Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.
“... 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 inconvenien ... ”
I was previously printed by another entity or state. Can you use those 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 prior to the next registration/renewal of your license.
“... ingerprint requirement at any point prior to your license expiration date. You do not need to wait for your expiration date. If you wish to submit your fingerprints early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6 digit ID number and instructions for your finger ... ”
Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?
Yes, you can complete the fingerprint requirement at any point prior to your license expiration date. You do not need to wait for your expiration date. If you wish to submit your fingerprints early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6 digit ID number and instructions for your fingerprint submission.
*Please note that completing your fingerprints prior to your renewal period will NOT enable you to renew your license early. Your registration window will only open within 60-90 days of your license expiration date.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why does the application ask about my mental and physical health status?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the application does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why am I asked about my mental and physical health status during renewal?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the renewal process does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.