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Tab - Continuing Education for AC - biennial

“... learning, or the Internet. An acupuncturist must report on the registration permit application if she or he has completed the required CAE.   There is a maximum of 34 total excess credit hours that may be carried forward and a limit of two years from the date of the registration following the ... ”

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Profile contents - Tab #2 - How do I update my Profile?

“... disciplinary actions by other states, and medical malpractice Jury awards).  For those 30 day updates, you may submit updates using your MyTMB account, or you may submit  the Physician Profile Update Request Form.  For more detailed information on what is required to be ... ”

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Profile contents - Tab #3 - When do I update my profile?

“... p; Per Board rule 173.3, licensed physicians must report the following to the Board within 30 days after the event: (1) Any change of mailing or practice address; (2) Incarceration in a state or federal penitentiary; (3) A description of any conviction for a felony, a Class A or Class B misdemeanor ... ”

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Utilization Review

“... n of the physician profile contains the physician report of whether he/she provides utilization review. ”

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Awards, Honors, Publications

“The physician may optionally report descriptions of up to five awards, honors or publications in this section of the physician profile. ”

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CE for Radiologist Assistants

“... iod, not the calendar year). A permit holder must report during registration if she or he has completed the required CE during the previous two years (biennial registration period).     New Human Trafficking Prevention Requirement House Bill 2059 (86th Legislature) requires physicians ... ”

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IMLC Renewal FAQ - Tab #1

“... of that grace period, there will be no delinquent action taken on your license. It is important to ensure that you do not wait until the last few days of your grace period to try and complete the payment portion of this process due to the length of time it takes to receive the payment from the IMLC. ... ”

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Board Action Search

“... ow will allow a search of any Texas Medical Board action issued (Board order, remedial plan, cease and desist, etc.), issued to physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, medical radiologic technologists, non-certified radiologic technicians, respiratory care practitioners, medical physicists ... ”

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Health-Care Entity Notice - Tab 3

“... o; refers to any previous or current disciplinary action, as well as limited investigation information as authorized by Sect. 154.054.   Once I have received limited investigation information on a licensee, will the Board notify me of any changes to the investigation status, or the issuance of ... ”

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CE for AD Tab 1 - Annual Renewal

“... ing, or the Internet. An acudetox specialist must report on the registration permit application if she or he has completed the required continuing education. ”

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Continuing ED Tracking

“... al tool to help them more easily find, track, and report continuing education coursework. Beginning June 1, 2024, all physician licensees will have the option to establish a free, basic account with CE Broker.    TMB will then roll-out access to all licensees on a quarterly basis and ... ”

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Title: Press Release April 18, 2010

Description: Press Release April 18, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: ... not personally administer or prescribe them. The action is based on the Board's finding that Dr. Murray is subject to criminal charges in California related to possible non-therapeutic prescribing that resulted in the death of a patient. Dr. Murray had his medical license temporarily restricted in ...

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Title: Press Release April 20, 2011

Description: Press Release April 20, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: ... force majeure, the Licensure Committee must defer action until the Committee's next scheduled meeting, yet the provisional license is set to expire before that next committee meeting will occur. Chapter 173: Physician Profiles, amendment to §173.1, relating to Profile Contents, provides that a physi ...

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Title: Press Release April 21, 2005

Description: Press Release April 21, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: ... are. The suspension is effective immediately. The action was based on Dr. Eargle's nontherapeutic prescribing in the treatment of seven patients, two of whom died. The allegations include prescribing large doses of hydrocodone, Soma, Xanax and other drugs without taking an adequate medical history, ...

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Title: Press Release April 21, 2008

Description: Press Release April 21, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: ... mined Dr. Smith had violated previous orders. The action was based on Dr. Smith's positive drug screen for marijuana (cannabinoid) metabolites on March 10, in violation of his October 7, 2005, Agreed Order, which required Dr. Smith to abstain from the consumption of alcohol, dangerous drugs or contr ...

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Title: Press Release April 21, 2010

Description: Press Release April 21, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: ... g, the Texas Medical Board has taken disciplinary action against 59 licensed physicians. The actions included 10 violations based on quality of care; five actions based on unprofessional conduct; two nontherapeutic prescribing violations; five actions based on inadequate medical records violations; ...

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Title: Press Release April 28, 1998

Description: Press Release April 28, 1998 (PDF File)

Document: ... red on 4-8-99 suspending the physician s license. Action due to violation of probation. Cerday, Eddie L., M.D., San Antonio, TX, Lic. #F9289 An Agreed Order was entered 4-10-99 placing Dr. Cerday under certain terms and conditions for five years. Action due to unprofessional or dishonorable conduct ...

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Title: Press Release April 30, 2008

Description: Press Release April 30, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: ... ing was held with notice on Monday, April 28. The action was based on the panel's finding that Dr. Zayas was responsible for weight -loss clinics in Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, The Woodlands, Kingwood and Victoria, where diet drugs are provided to patients without Dr. Zayas ever seeing the ...

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Title: Press Release May 03, 2007

Description: Press Release May 03, 2007 A (PDF File)

Document: ... e. The suspension was effective immediately. The action was based on the following: Dr. White's inability to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety due to substance abuse (cocaine); disciplinary action by his peers (suspension of his privileges at East Texas Medical Center); intemperate ...

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Title: Press Release May 04, 2005

Description: Press Release May 04, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: ... tt Blessing, M.D., license #E0820, of Dallas. The action took place Tuesday, following a temporary suspension hearing April 6 under the Board's authority, granted by S.B. 104 of the 78th Legislature, to suspend or restrict a physician's license without notice when it determines the physician's conti ...

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Title: Press Release May 08, 2007

Description: Press Release May 08, 2007 A (PDF File)

Document: ... s a continuing threat to the public welfare. The action was based on Dr. Halbert's prescribing controlled substances to a family member on an ongoing basis without thorough physical examination and without maintaining adequate medical records; self-prescribing of controlled substances; prescribing ...

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Title: Press Release May 14, 2004

Description: Press Release May 14, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: ... f the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took action to temporarily suspend the license of Donald D. Hughes, M.D., License #E8575, without notice after determining that Dr. Hughes' continuation in the practice of medicine presents a continuing threat to the public welfare. Dr. Hughes, 53, is a c ...

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Title: Press Release May 17, 2006

Description: Press Release May 17, 2006 (PDF File)

Document: ... ts a continuing threat to the public welfare. The action was based on the following: providing false information to the board; inability to practice with reasonable skill and safety due to substance abuse; intemperate use of alcohol or drugs; unprofessional conduct. The findings resulted from Dr. Pr ...

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Title: Press Release May 17, 2007

Description: Press Release May 17, 2007 A(PDF File)

Document: ... . The suspensions are effective immediately. The action against Dr. Chavez was based on the findings that he allowed Mr. Cano, a surgical assistant, to perform approximately 32 breast augmentation and/or liposuction procedures from February to April of this year. Dr. Chavez was not present, nor did ...

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Title: Press Release May 17, 2007

Description: Press Release May 17, 2007 B (PDF File)

Document: ... re. The suspension is effective immediately. The action was based on the following findings: Dr. Hernandez's pattern of practice constitutes nontherapeutic prescribing of narcotics, benzodiazepines and muscle relaxant medications; his records lack adequate documentation, histories and physicals, ra ...

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Title: Press Release May 17, 2010

Description: Press Release May 17, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: ... ely to deceive, defraud or injure the public. The action was based on Dr. Waller's violation of a 2009 order entered into with the board that required Dr. Waller to complete 20 hours of CME in medical record-keeping within one year, and pass with a score of 75 or higher the Medical Jurisprudence Exa ...

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How do I verify disciplinary action on a RCP?

“Disciplinary actions for RCPs are available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/DSHS-Transferred-Licenses under the Disciplinary/Enforcement Actions tab labeled “Respiratory Care Practitioner”. ”

How do I verify disciplinary action on a Medical Physicist?

“Disciplinary actions for Medical Physicists are available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/DSHS-Transferred-Licenses under the Disciplinary/Enforcement Actions tab labeled “Medial Physicist”. ”

How do I verify disciplinary action on a Perfusionist?

“Disciplinary actions for Perfusionists are available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/DSHS-Transferred-Licenses under the Disciplinary/Enforcement Actions tab labeled “Perfusionist”. ”

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. ”