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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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Does the fingerprinting fee benefit the TMB?
When do we have to do it?
Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?
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“... , and report continuing education coursework.
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 disciplines 18 physicians at October meeting
Document: ... tered into an Agreed Order of Voluntary Surrender in which he agreed to voluntarily surrender his Texas medical license in lieu of further disciplinary proceedings. Dr. Ver Halen was under investigationfor violating his June 2022 Agreed Order on Formal Filing, atientcare issues with three cosmetic s ...
Description: Medical Board 2024 - August - Full Board Minutes
Document: ... edition of the TMB bulletinAgenda Item #1, Report Physician Assistant Liaison. Stephanie Corbett, PAwas present.Agenda Item #Consideration and possible action regarding pending litigation. Mr. Freshour provided an update on pending litigation.Agenda Item #2Report on Temporary Suspension Hearings. A ...
Description: Medical Board 2024 - October - Licensure Committee Minutes
Document: ... Item 2
a.
There are none.
Agenda Item 2b. Physician
licensure applicants to be licensed.
Ms. Unterborn reported that there were
3
23
Physician Licensure
applicants who met all
the requirements
to be
considered for permanent licensure by the full Board
.
Dr. Farmer
moved to re ...
Description: Medical Board 2024 - October - DPRC Committee Minutes
Document: ... view and ProposedChangesto the Following Chapters in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code.There were none. Agenda Item #Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding routine followup on files previously referred from DPRCDr. Tibbelsmoved andMs. Barnesseconded that followup file be re ...
Description: TMB suspends Beaumont physician (Pacheco)
Document: ... c. No. S3036), after determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately. The Board panel found that, on or around October 18, 2024, Dr. Pacheco was arrested and charged by the El Paso Police Department for a ...
Description: TMB suspends Dallas physician (Shah)
Document: ... c. No. M9646), after determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately. The Board panel found that, on or around October 28, 2024, Dr. Shah was arrested for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a ChildA temporary su ...
Description: TMB suspends Tyler physician (Corley)
Document: ... ved by Dr. CorleyThe temporary suspension remains in place until the Board takes further action.
Description: TMB FY 24 Nonfinancial Data Report
Document: ... l Boardfor the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024, in compliance with Texas Government Code Annotated, Section 2101.011, 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 t ...
Description: Medical Board 2024 - October - Full Board Minutes
Document: ... and Conclusions of Law as recommended by the ALJ in the Proposal for Decision and approve the Final Order filed in this matter with the following sanctions2 years of proctoring, 20 cases per quarter representative of these complaints, specifically Brazilian Buttlifts and Mommy Makeovers,Completion ...
Description: Medical Board 2024 - December - Licensure Committee Minutes
Document: ...
Agreed Order
be approved.
Agenda Item 2b. Physician licensure applicants to be licensed.
Ms. Unterborn reported that there were
200
Physician Licensure
applicants who met all
the requirements
to be
considered for permanent licensure by the full Board
.
Ms. del Rosal
moved to r ...
Description: Medical Board 2024 - December - DPRC Committee Minutes
Document: ... deration and approval of membership of the Expert Physician Panel. Ms. Morganmoved and Ms. Barnesseconded 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 we ...
Description: TMB suspends Houston physician (Starke)
Document: ... c. No. R3597), after determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately. The Board panel found that Dr. Starkeparticipated in several surgeries in August and September of 2024 while appearing impaired. On Sep ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2025 Jan - Physicians by Age
Document: PhysiciansbyAgeJanuary2025
AGEGROUP
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
0-30
713
852
0
1565
31-35
5083
4683
0
9766
36-40
7995
6636
1
14632
41-45
8158
6558
2
14718
46-50
8215
5566
4
13785
51-55
7675
4497
9
12181
56-60
6929
3276
8
10213
61-65
6270
2332
3
8605
66-70
5103
1420
3
6526
71-75
3208
663
0
3871
76-120
...
Description: Physician Statistics 2025 Jan - Physicians by Gender and County
Document: PhysiciansbyCountyJanuary2025
COUNTY
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
ANDERSON
48
12
0
60
ANDREWS
8
6
0
14
ANGELINA
138
58
0
196
ARANSAS
12
1
0
13
ARCHER
0
0
0
0
ARMSTRONG
0
0
0
0
ATASCOSA
20
10
0
30
AUSTIN
14
0
0
14
BAILEY
0
0
0
0
BANDERA
6
2
0
8
BASTROP
35
22
0
57
BAYLOR
3
4
0
7
BEE
16
6
0
22
BELL
927
48 ...
Description: Physician Statistics 2025 Jan - Physicians by School of Graduation
Document: PhysiciansbySchoolJanuary2025
MEDICALSCHOOL
MALE
FEMALE
UNKNOWN
TOTAL
BAYLORCOLLOFMED,HOUSTON,TX
2155
1392
2
3549
TEXASA&MUNIVHLTHSCICTR,COLLOFMED,COLLEGESTATION,TX
1112
975
0
2087
TEXASCHRISTIANUNIVBURNETTSCHOFMEDICINE,FORTWORTH,TX
3
3
0
6
TEXASTECHUNIVHLTHSCICTR,LUBBOCK,TX
1933
1082
0
3015
TEXASTE ...
“... 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.