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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.
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All PHYSICIAN, RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS, ACUPUNCTURE, MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS, ACUDETOX SPECIALISTS, MEDICAL PHYSICISTS AND SURGICAL ASSISTANTS licensees have access to establish a free, basic account with CE Broker. Beginning Ju ... ”
Description: TMB restricts Houston physician (Jones)
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Andrew Lovett Jones
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determining his continuation in the un ...
Description: TMB FY 19 Nonfinancial Data Report
Document: ... inancial Data for the year ended August 31, 2019, in accordance with the Texas Government Code Annotated §2101.0115 and in accordance with the instructions for completing the Annual Report for Nonfinancial Data. The accompanying report has not been audited and is independent of the agency's Annual ...
Description: TMB FY 23 Nonfinancial Data Report
Document: ... Medical Board for the year ended August 31, 2023, in compliance with Texas Government Code Annotated, Section 2101.0115, and in accordance with the instructions for completing the Annual Report of Nonfinancial Data.
The accompanying report has not been audited and is considered to be independe ...
Description: Initial Certification 162.001(c) Nonprofit Health Organization Instructions
Document: ... documentation that hospital district was created in a county with a population of more than 800,000 that was not included in the boundaries of a hospital district before September 1, 2003Written proof that the county was not included in the boundaries of a hospital district before September 1, 2003 ...
Description: TMB FY 22 Nonfinancial Data Report
Document: ... Medical Board for the year ended August 31, 2022, in compliance with Texas Government Code Annotated, Section 2101.0115, and in accordance with the instructions for completing the Annual Report of Nonfinancial Data.
he accompanying report has not been audited and is considered to be independent of ...
Description: TMB FY 21 Nonfinancial Data Report
Document: ... financial Dataor the year ending onAugust 31, 20, in compliance with the Texas Government Code Ann. § 2101.0115 and in accordance with the instructions for completing the Annual Report of Nonfinancial Data.
The accompanying report has not been audited and is considered to be independent of the Texa ...
Description: Medical Board 2024 - March - DPRC Committee Minutes
Document: ... deration and approval of membership of the Expert Physician Panel. Ms. Morganmoved and Dr. Bhatiaseconded to grant the approval of appointments on the Expert Panel members list. The motion carried.Agenda Item #5.Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Review of Probationers’ AppearancesThere ...
Description: TMB Bulletin April 2024
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Description: Physician Statistics 2024 May - Physicians by Age
Document: PhysiciansbyAgeMay2024
AGEGROUP
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
0-30
760
901
0
1661
31-35
5141
4657
9798
36-40
7814
6513
2
14329
41-45
7989
6362
1
14352
46-50
8003
5334
4
13341
51-55
7536
4359
9
11904
56-60
6814
3096
9
9919
61-65
6127
2252
3
8382
66-70
5056
1361
3
6420
71-75
3155
627
0
3782
76-120
2608
28 ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2024 May - Physicians by Gender and County
Document: PhysiciansbyCountyMay2024
COUNTY
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
ANDERSON
47
13
0
60
ANDREWS
7
6
0
13
ANGELINA
144
54
0
198
ARANSAS
14
2
0
16
ARCHER
0
0
0
0
ARMSTRONG
0
0
0
0
ATASCOSA
21
10
0
31
AUSTIN
14
0
0
14
BAILEY
0
0
0
0
BANDERA
7
2
0
9
BASTROP
29
22
0
51
BAYLOR
4
4
0
8
BEE
17
6
0
23
BELL
950
495
0
...
Description: Physician Statistics 2024 May - Physicians In and Out of State
Document: ... 2752
UNKNOWN
0
1
1
TOTAL
74071
22707
96778
GENDER
IN
OUTOFSTATE
TOTAL
FEMALE
28075
7669
35744
MALE
45971
15032
61003
UNKNOWN
25
6
31
TOTAL
74071
96778
LICENSETYPE
INSTATE
OUTOFSTATE
TOTAL
FULL
74045
22191
96236
TELEMEDICINE
0
414
414
ADMINISTRATIVEMEDICINE
19
102
121
PUBLICHEALTH
2
0
2
CONCEDEDEMINE ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2024 May - Physicians by School of Graduation
Document: PhysiciansbySchoolMay2024
MEDICALSCHOOL
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
BAYLORCOLLOFMED,HOUSTON,TX
2164
1378
2
3544
TEXASA&MUNIVHLTHSCICTR,COLLOFMED,COLLEGESTATION,TX
1083
943
0
2026
TEXASCHRISTIANUNIVBURNETTSCHOFMEDICINE,FORTWORTH,TX
3
3
0
6
TEXASTECHUNIVHLTHSCICTR,LUBBOCK,TX
1916
1058
0
2974
TEXASTECHUN ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2024 May - Physicians by Specialty
Document: PhysiciansbySpecialtyMay2024
SPECIALTY
M.D.·S
D.O.·S
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
0
0
0
0
ABDOMINALRADIOLOGY
14
0
0
14
ABDOMINALSURGERY
23
2
0
25
ADDICTIONMEDICINE
40
5
0
45
ADDICTIONMEDICINE-AN
2
1
0
3
ADDICTIONMEDICINE-FP
11
6
0
17
ADDICTIONMEDICINE-IM
4
1
0
5
ADDICTIONMEDICINE-PM
5
1
0
6
ADDICTIONPSYCHIATRY
9
2 ...
Description: PA Statistics 2024 May - Physician Assistant by Age
Document: PhysicianAssistantsbyAgeMay2024
AGEGROUP
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
0-30
393
2192
0
2585
31-35
522
2110
2
2634
36-40
562
1809
1
2372
41-45
462
1310
3
1775
46-50
492
845
3
1340
51-55
455
563
3
1021
56-60
309
316
2
627
61-65
263
258
2
523
66-70
161
158
0
319
71-75
91
40
1
132
76-120
38
7
0
45
TOTAL
374 ...
Description: PA Statistics 2024 May - Physician Assistant by Gender and County
Document: PhysicianAssistantsbyCountyMay2024
COUNTY
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
ANDERSON
7
7
0
14
ANDREWS
0
1
0
1
ANGELINA
17
5
0
22
ARANSAS
1
0
0
1
ARCHER
0
0
0
0
ARMSTRONG
0
0
0
0
ATASCOSA
2
3
0
5
AUSTIN
0
2
0
2
BAILEY
0
1
0
1
BANDERA
1
5
6
BASTROP
7
19
0
26
BAYLOR
1
0
0
1
BEE
3
3
0
6
BELL
102
129
0
231
BEXAR ...
“... 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.