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“A pain management clinic is defined in statute and rule as 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 including suboxone.
A pain management clinic m ... ”
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“... ady have a CE Broker account for a license I hold in another state. Do I need to set up a new account for my Texas license?
No. You may simply add your Texas license to your existing CE Broker account. There is no additional fee (one-time or annual) to add your Texas license to an existing CE Broke ... ”
Description: Physician Statistics 2022 Jan - Physicians In and Out of State
Document: PhysiciansInandOutofState
January2022Statisticsareincludedforlocation(basedonpracticeaddress),degree,andnumberoflicenseeswhoareTexas,U.S.orforeignmedicalgraduates,methodoflicensure,gender,typeoflicenseheld,andrace/Hispanicorigin.Note:topromoteconsistencyacrossagencyreports,thedemographicreportsnowin ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2022 Jan - Physicians by Gender and County
Document: PhysiciansbyCountyJanuary2022
COUNTY
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
ANDERSON
53
14
0
67
ANDREWS
11
6
0
17
ANGELINA
151
53
0
204
ARANSAS
10
3
0
13
ARCHER
0
0
0
0
ARMSTRONG
0
0
0
0
ATASCOSA
24
9
0
33
AUSTIN
15
0
0
15
BAILEY
2
0
0
2
BANDERA
9
4
0
13
BASTROP
26
22
0
48
BAYLOR
3
3
0
6
BEE
18
2
0
20
BELL
916
4 ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2022 Jan - Physicians by Age
Document: PhysiciansbyAgeJanuary2022
AGEGROUP
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
0-30
640
657
0
1297
31-35
4704
4405
1
9110
36-40
6899
5858
1
12758
41-45
7454
5627
3
13084
46-50
7086
4461
7
11554
51-55
6888
3575
9
10472
56-60
6558
2685
4
9247
61-65
5833
1943
5
7781
66-70
4774
1170
1
5945
71-75
2954
447
0
3401
76-120
2 ...
Description: Medical Board 2021 - December - Full Board Minutes
Document: ... more approved by DPRC. There is a new for experts in pediatric subspecialties, ophthalmologists, family practice and urology. Agenda Item #21, Public Information Update. Mr. Schneider gave a public information update.There is a page on the website dedicated to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compac ...
Description: Medical Board 2022 - March - Licensure Committee Minutes
Document:
2
Agenda Item
3
. Report on Physician licensure statistics.
Ms. Unterborn reported that in Quarter
2
of FY
2
1
,
1156
new physician licenses were issued in an average
processing time of 3
4
days. In Quarter
2
of FY
2
2
,
1
269
new physician licenses were issued in an aver ...
Description: Medical Board 2022 - March - Disciplinary Process Review Committee Minutes: Agenda Item 02: TX PHP Report; Item 04: Enforcement Report; Agenda Item 07: List of Potential Expert Panelist; Agenda Item 11: Legal Dismissals; Agenda Item 11: Case List
Document: ... deration and Approval of Membership of the Expert Physician Panel r. Graciamovedand Ms. Morgansecondedto granttheapproval ofappointments othe Expert Panel memberlistThe motion carriedAgenda Item #8.Discussion and Possible Action Regarding RuleReview anroposed Changes to the Following Chapters in Tit ...
Description: PA Statistics 2025 Sept - Physician Assistants by Age
Document: PhysicianAssistantsbyAgeSeptember2025
AGEGROUP
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
0-30
379
2306
0
2685
31-35
555
2283
2
2840
36-40
617
1970
1
2588
41-45
507
1474
2
1983
46-50
467
977
2
1446
51-55
491
612
4
1107
56-60
357
372
3
732
61-65
251
268
2
521
66-70
181
165
0
346
71-75
78
56
1
135
76-120
51
11
0
62
TO ...
Description: TMB suspends Houston physician (Dunbar)
Document: ... Lic. No. U4791, after determining hiscontinuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.The Board panel found that on July 31, 2025, Dr. Dunbar was arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child, a seconddegree felonyA temporary sus ...
Description: TMB suspends El Paso physician (Lagunas)
Document: ... .D.Lic. No. H0541, after determining continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.The Board panel found that Dr. Lagunas failed to complete the terms of her agreed order and failed to practice medicine in an acceptable ...
Description: Medical Board 2025 - June - Full Board Committee Minutes
Document: ... ernment Affairs,discussed additional bills passed in legislation. A legislation update will be included in the next TMB Bulletin.Agenda Item #, Report Physician Assistant Liaison. Nothing to report. Agenda Item #Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. Mr. Freshour gave a repo ...
Description: PA Board 2021 November - Full Board Minutes
Document: exas Physician Assistant BoardBOARD MEETINGNovember 5, 2021The meeting was called to order on FridayNovember 5at 9:06a.m. by Karrie L Crosby,C, Presiding Officer. Other board members present were: Steven S. Ahmed, M.D.
Agenda item #4, Medical Director Report. Dr. Bredt reported that additional exper ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2022 May - Physicians by Specialty
Document: PhysiciansbySpecialtyMay2022
SPECIALTY
M.D.·S
D.O.·S
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
ABDOMINALRADIOLOGY
8
0
0
8
ABDOMINALSURGERY
16
0
0
16
ADDICTIONMEDICINE
26
5
0
31
ADDICTIONMEDICINE-AN
1
1
0
2
ADDICTIONMEDICINE-FP
8
5
0
13
ADDICTIONMEDICINE-IM
3
1
0
4
ADDICTIONMEDICINE-PM
4
0
0
4
ADDICTIONPSYCHIATRY
12
1
0
13
ADDI ...
Description: TMB Strategic Plan FY 23-27 (2022)
Document: ... ing and
maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality
health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline and education.
Agency Operational Goals and Action Pla
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GOAL #1: ENHANCE COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS
The ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2022 May - Physicians by School of Graduation
Document: PhysiciansbySchoolMay2022
MEDICALSCHOOL
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
BAYLORCOLLOFMED,HOUSTON,TX
2179
1317
2
3498
MCGOVERNMEDSCHATTHEUNIVOFTEXASHLTHSCICTR,HOUSTON,TX
2796
1878
0
4674
TEXASA&MUNIVHLTHSCICTR,COLLOFMED,COLLEGESTATION,TX
965
817
0
1782
TEXASCHRISTIANUNIVANDUNIVOFNORTHTEXASHLTHSCICTRSCHOFMED ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2022 May - Physicians In and Out of State
Document: PhysiciansInandOutofState
May2022Statisticsareincludedforlocation(basedonpracticeaddress),degree,andnumberoflicenseeswhoareTexas,U.S.orforeignmedicalgraduates,methodoflicensure,gender,typeoflicenseheld,andrace/Hispanicorigin.Note:topromoteconsistencyacrossagencyreports,thedemographicreportsnowinclud ...
“... 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 ... ”
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.
“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 th ... ”
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.
“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 c ... ”
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.
“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. ”
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.
“A physician, their delegated midlevel provider, or any other qualified and licensed individual delegated authority to check the PMP may do so on behalf of the prescriber. Ultimately though, it is the prescriber’s responsibility to ensure that the PMP has been checked and that they have r ... ”
Is only the prescriber allowed to check the PMP, or can someone else check on behalf of the physician?
A physician, their delegated midlevel provider, or any other qualified and licensed individual delegated authority to check the PMP may do so on behalf of the prescriber. Ultimately though, it is the prescriber’s responsibility to ensure that the PMP has been checked and that they have reviewed and taken into account any relevant information prior to issuing a prescription.
“There is nothing that discusses how far ahead of time the PMP check can be undertaken, however the reason for the requirement is to ensure that prescribers have as much information as possible in order to make informed decisions about prescribing certain controlled substances. If the PMP check ... ”
How far ahead of time can I check the PMP?
There is nothing that discusses how far ahead of time the PMP check can be undertaken, however the reason for the requirement is to ensure that prescribers have as much information as possible in order to make informed decisions about prescribing certain controlled substances. If the PMP check is completed too far ahead of time, then there may be new information in the PMP that the prescriber is not considering.
The PMP is updated on a 24-hour basis and therefore contains information accurate up to 24 hours prior to completion of the check.
“At this time, all you must do is fill out the waiver application. No additional information is currently required. ”
What do I need to submit to TMB in order to qualify for a waiver?
At this time, all you must do is fill out the waiver application. No additional information is currently required.
“... ted 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 c ... ”
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.
“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. ”
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.
“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.&nbs ... ”
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.
“ 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 ... ”
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.”
“... erprints. This ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. If you were assigned a 5-digit ID number at the time of your application submission, please use a leading zero when submitting your fingerprints. Example: ID number “12345” becomes “012345”. ... ”
What if my Board issued ID number is only 5 digits long?
A Board issued 6-digit ID number is required for submitting your fingerprints. This ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. If you were assigned a 5-digit ID number at the time of your application submission, please use a leading zero when submitting your fingerprints. Example: ID number “12345” becomes “012345”.
“... ; 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.st ... ”
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.
“Not at this time. Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee, payable directly to IdentoGo. Results of the fingerprinting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Fede ... ”
Can I get my fingerprints done anywhere?
Not at this time. Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee, payable directly to IdentoGo. Results of the fingerprinting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.