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“... nal non-refundable surcharge related to the Texas Physician Health Program ($15) will be assessed with the application fee. The entire fee must be submitted before your application can be assigned and processed.
Surgical Assistant applications are not currently avaliable online. Pl ... ”
“Once a license is cancelled, the acupuncturist will no longer be able to practice in the state of Texas as an acupuncturist. In order to practice again in Texas following cancellation, a acupuncturist must file an application for relicensure and meet all requirements for licensure in effect at ... ”
“An Administrative Medicine license is a limited license that allows physicians to use the medical and clinical knowledge, skill, and judgment of a fully licensed physician in ways which may affect the health and safety of the public or any person.
It does not include the authority to
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“... in employment or in the provision of services.
E-Verify
The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. TMB pa ... ”
“... tising rules. In October 2010 the TMB amended its Physician Advertising rules.
According to the new rules, a physician may use the term "board certified" in any advertising for his or her practice if:
the specialty board that conferred the certification and the certifying organization is:
a member ... ”
“... Bill 2059 (86th Legislature) requires physicians, physician assistants, and any licensee of the TMB’s advisory boards or committees that provide direct patient care, to complete a human trafficking prevention course approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). This requir ... ”
“... Board of Acupuncture Examiners (TSBAE) requires a license holder to complete continuing education approved by the board biennially in order to maintain license registration renewal. Courses offered by approved providers may be used by a licensee to satisfy the CAE requirement. Approved pr ... ”
“A PA with a currently active physician assistant license may decide to obtain an “inactive” registration status. Current regulations state that a PA license may remain on an inactive status for no longer than 3 years.
Please read the relevant board rule, Tex. Admin. Code, Se ... ”
“... circumstances.
At this time the following license, permit and certificate types are not able to use the online Change of Address option, and will be required to submit a hard copy form. Please use the appropriate Change of Address form below.
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“As a prerequisite for physician registration, practitioners are required to complete continuing medical education. Current requirements for physicians are summarized below. If you would like to review the current rule, these requirements are currently listed Board rule 166.2 available on our w ... ”
“... teopathic Association. This provision exempts the physician from all CME requirements, including the requirement involving the study of medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. This exemption is valid for a maximum of one registration.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
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PLEASE NOTE: This provision does not exempt the physician from the requirement for two credits involving pain management and the prescription of opioids, or the required course in the prevention of human trafficking, as outlined on the page above. ”
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A physician may request in writing an exemption* for the following reasons:
catastrophic illness;
military service of longer than one year's duration outside the state;
medical practice and residence of longer than one year's duration outside the United States; or
good cause shown on written ... ”
“... ME requirements. For more information, visit License Retirement Options. ”
“As a prerequisite for physician assistant registration, practitioners are required to complete continuing medical education.
Documentation of CE courses shall be made available to the Board upon request, but should not be submitted with the registration. Random audits will be made ... ”
Description: Press Release January 27, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... Desai, M.D., of Beaumont, suspending his medical license after determining that Dr. Desai's continuation in the practice of medicine constitutes a continuing threat to the public welfare. The Board's action was based on the finding that Dr. Desai, Lic. No. J1649, engaged in a pattern of inappropria ...
Description: Press Release January 31, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Carlos D. Cunado, M.D., of Jasper
A panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Carlos D. Cunado, M.D., license #K6556, of Jasper, after determining that Dr. Cunado's continuation in the practice of medicine pres ...
Description: Press Release February 03, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of William Robert Olmsted, M.D., of Georgetown
A panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended without notice the license of William Robert Olmsted, M.D., license #J1550, of Georgetown, after determining that Dr. Olmsted's continuati ...
Description: Press Release February 06, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Steven H. Farber, M.D., of Conroe
A panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Steven H. Farber, M.D., license #F8102, of Conroe, after determining that Dr. Farber's continuation in the practice of medicine pres ...
Description: Press Release February 09, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... g $1,070,000. The board temporarily suspended the license of one physician since the last board meeting. The board accepted the voluntary surrender of the license of one non-certified radiologic technician. New Licenses Issued During its February 3-4 Board meeting, the Board approved the licensure a ...
Description: Press Release February 06, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: ... actions based on inappropriate conduct involving physician-patient relationships; six actions based on unprofessional conduct; one action based on peer review actions; two actions based on inadequate medical records; two actions based on violations of probation or prior orders; two voluntary surren ...
Description: Press Release February 09, 2009 A (PDF File)
Document: ... w requires that, if the agency executive is a non-physician, a medical director be hired. Robinson takes over the executive director position after the retirement of Donald W. Patrick, M.D., J.D., who served TMB as executive director from September 2001 through August 2008. Robinson began her career ...
Description: Press Release February 10, 2009 A (PDF File)
Document: ... dical Board Disciplines 33 Doctors and Issues 399 Physician Licenses
At its February 5-6 meeting, the Texas Medical Board took disciplinary action against 32 licensed physicians; in addition, the board has issued one temporary suspension since its last meeting. The actions included 11 violations bas ...
Description: Press Release February 11, 2000 (PDF File)
Document: ... totaling $42,000 were assessed. In addition, one physician has been placed under a temporary suspension order on an emergency basis and one physician s license was suspended due to violation of probation. The Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, at its January 27 Board meeting , dis ...
Description: Press Release February 11, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: ... for licensure and general clean up. Chapter 164, Physician Advertising, proposed amendment to §164.4 regarding advertising board c ertification. Chapter 175, Fees, Penalties, and Applications, proposed amendments to §§175.1 and 175.4 relating to increases in application and registration fees for li ...
Description: Press Release February 11, 1999 (PDF File)
Document: ... .10, regarding Distinguished Professors Temporary License. Chapter 171, revisions to chapter regarding Physicians in Training. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants, section 185.14 concerning Notification of Intent to Practice and Supervise, and section 185.2 concerning the definition of the word "Submi ...
Description: Press Release February 13, 2001 (PDF File)
Document: ... ng $4,850 were assessed. The Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, at its January 19 meeting, disciplined one physician assistant. Rule Changes The Board adopted the following proposed rule changes that were published in the Texas Register : Chapter 164, Physician Advertising: new 164. ...
Description: Press Release February 13, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... ere published in the Texas Register: Chapter 164, Physician Advertising: Rule review with no recommended changes. Chapter 183, Acupuncture: Amendment to §§183.1-183.4 and 183.6-183.18 for general cleanup of the chapter. Chapter 184, Surgical Assistants: Amendments to §§184.4, 184.6 and 184.8 regardi ...
Description: Press Release February 13, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: ... , February 13, 2004
Medical Board Panel Suspends License of Joyce M. Liegel, M.D.
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners temporarily suspended the license of Joyce M. Liegel, M.D., License #J9592, of Houston, after a determination that Dr. Liegel's continuation in the practice of med ...
Description: Press Release February 14, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... to eligibility and documentation requirements of Physician in Training Permits and Visiting Professor Permits, along with general cleanup of the chapter. Chapter 180, Rehabilitation Orders: repeal of 180.1 and new 180.1 regarding the purpose of rehabilitation orders and the factors to be considered ...
“Yes, both the anesthesiologist and the physician performing the procedure should be registered for OBA. Statute states that each physician who administers anesthesia or performs a procedure for which anesthesia services are performed in an outpatient setting shall register for OBA and comply with cu ... ”
I am an anesthesiologist. I contract out my services to other physicians to provide anesthesia for procedures in their offices. Since the anesthesia is not done in my office and I am only a contractor, do I need to register for Office Based Anesthesia (OBA)?
Yes, both the anesthesiologist and the physician performing the procedure should be registered for OBA. Statute states that each physician who administers anesthesia or performs a procedure for which anesthesia services are performed in an outpatient setting shall register for OBA and comply with current OBA regulations. Please note, an anesthesiologist who contracts out their services to multiple physicians is not required to register each location where they perform OBA, but only the highest level of OBA services that they provide.
“... r office-based anesthesia is a total of $210, per physician and should be combined with the biennial registration.For off cycle OBA registration, please submit a hard copy registration form with the correct pro-rated fee. Please note that payments for the incorrect OBA pro-rated fee will ... ”
How much does OBA registration cost?
The biennial registration fee for office-based anesthesia is a total of $210, per physician and should be combined with the biennial registration.
For off cycle OBA registration, please submit a hard copy registration form with the correct pro-rated fee. Please note that payments for the incorrect OBA pro-rated fee will be voided, causing a delay in the registration process. You may email us to request a pro-rated registration form at registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.
“Verifications of OBA registration are available on request. Please submit a written request by mail, fax or email to: Texas Medical BoardAttn: Registration DepartmentP.O. Box 2029 MC 240Austin, TX 78768 fax - (888) 512-2581 ”
How do I verify what level of OBA services an individual is registered for?
Verifications of OBA registration are available on request. Please submit a written request by mail, fax or email to:
Texas Medical Board
Attn: Registration Department
P.O. Box 2029 MC 240
Austin, TX 78768
fax - (888) 512-2581
“... ical ethics and/or professional responsibility. A physician must report on the registration form if she or he has completed the required CME. However, newly licensed physicians are exempt from the CME requirements the first time they register. ”
Is a physician required to complete CME to register a license?
Yes. Physicians need to complete at least 24 hours of continuing medical education each year, at least half of which must be in formal courses. One hour of formal CME must be in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. A physician must report on the registration form if she or he has completed the required CME. However, newly licensed physicians are exempt from the CME requirements the first time they register.
“Yes. At any time a physician may request to cancel his or her license. However, once a license is cancelled, in order to reactivate it, a physician will be required to apply for relicensure and meet all requirements for licensure in effect at the time of application. ... ”
Can a physician request the cancellation of a license?
Yes. At any time a physician may request to cancel his or her license. However, once a license is cancelled, in order to reactivate it, a physician will be required to apply for relicensure and meet all requirements for licensure in effect at the time of application.
“Yes. A physician on an official retired status is exempt from the registration fee. To be eligible for retired status, a physician's license cannot be under investigation, under a Board order, or be otherwise restricted. Physicians on a retired status must not engage in clinical activities or practi ... ”
Is there a retired status for physicians in Texas?
Yes. A physician on an official retired status is exempt from the registration fee. To be eligible for retired status, a physician's license cannot be under investigation, under a Board order, or be otherwise restricted. Physicians on a retired status must not engage in clinical activities or practice in any state, must not prescribe or administer drugs to anyone, nor may the physician possess a DEA or Texas controlled substance number. Additionally, the physician's license may not be endorsed to any state. A physician whose license has been placed on official retired status must obtain the approval of the board before returning to active status. The physician should contact the board for information on the approval procedure.
“... onger than 90 days, but less than one year - $150 License is considered cancelled if not registered at one year. ”
What are the penalties for physician registering late?
There is a 30-day grace period following expiration of a registration permit. Penalties are as follows: 30 days following expiration of permit - $0 Permit expired longer than 30 days, but less than 91 - $75 Permit expired longer than 90 days, but less than one year - $150 License is considered cancelled if not registered at one year.
“... re the TMB to maintain a profile on each licensed physician. This profile information is gathered in conjunction with the license registration and is available to the public through our online verification database. The Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 154.006 requires that information be made availa ... ”
What information is available on a physician’s Profile?
Statutory regulations require the TMB to maintain a profile on each licensed physician. This profile information is gathered in conjunction with the license registration and is available to the public through our online verification database. The Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 154.006 requires that information be made available through the physician profile system. In addition to the statutorily required information, the TMB has adopted rules (Chapter 162) regarding the contents of the physician profile system. Due to concern expressed by licensees regarding identity theft and the public disclosure of exact dates of birth, the TMB no longer includes exact dates of birth in our data products, online verification databases or verbal verifications. We do however continue to include birth year.
“Yes. A retired physician whose only clinical practice is the provision of voluntary charity care to indigent populations shall be exempt from the registration fee but must register the license as well as report CME. The physician's practice of medicine must not include the provision of medical servi ... ”
Is there an exemption for retired physicians providing voluntary charity care?
Yes. A retired physician whose only clinical practice is the provision of voluntary charity care to indigent populations shall be exempt from the registration fee but must register the license as well as report CME. The physician's practice of medicine must not include the provision of medical services for either direct or indirect compensation which has monetary value of any kind and the physician's practice is limited to voluntary charity care to indigent populations and receives no direct or indirect compensation of any kind for medical services rendered. Also, the physician's practice cannot include the provision of medical services to family members or the self-prescribing of controlled substances or dangerous drugs. A physician who violates the provisions of this exemption may be subject to disciplinary action. Action may be based on unprofessional or dishonorable conduct likely to deceive, defraud, or injure the public if the physician engages in the compensated practice of medicine, provides medical services to members of the physician's family, or self-prescribes controlled substances or dangerous drugs. Additionally, a physician who attempts to obtain this exemption by submitting false or misleading statements shall be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the Medical Practice Act, in addition to any civil or criminal actions provided for by the state or federal law.
“The physician owner/operator of a pain management clinic must register with the TMB. Certificates, once issued, are not transferable or assignable. Only the primary physician owner is required to register with the board if there is more than one physician owner of the clinic. Each clinic requires a ... ”
Who needs to register a pain management clinic?
The physician owner/operator of a pain management clinic must register with the TMB. Certificates, once issued, are not transferable or assignable. Only the primary physician owner is required to register with the board if there is more than one physician owner of the clinic. Each clinic requires a separate certificate.
“... h Organizations); a clinic owned or operated by a physician who treats patients within the physician's area of specialty who personally uses other forms of treatment, including surgery, with the issuance of a prescription for a majority of the patients. Note: The TMB cannot give legal advice. Please ... ”
Who does not need to register a pain management clinic?
Regulations regarding the registration and operation of pain management clinics do not apply to the following settings:
Note: The TMB cannot give legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding whether or not your clinic meets one of the exemptions listed above. However, the Board does have inspection authority, and owners of clinics that have not been properly registered can be investigated.
“... d operated by a medical director who: • is a physician who practices in Texas • has an unrestricted medical license • holds a certificate of registration for that pain management clinic In addition, the owner/operator of a pain management clinic, an employee of the clinic, or a ... ”
Who can own or operate a pain management clinic?
A pain management clinic may not operate in Texas unless the clinic is owned and operated by a medical director who: • is a physician who practices in Texas • has an unrestricted medical license • holds a certificate of registration for that pain management clinic In addition, the owner/operator of a pain management clinic, an employee of the clinic, or a person with whom a clinic contracts for services may not: • have been denied, by any jurisdiction, a license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency or a state public safety agency under which the person may prescribe, dispense, administer, supply, or sell a controlled substance; • have held a license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency or a state public safety agency in any jurisdiction, under which the person may prescribe, dispense, administer, supply, or sell a controlled substance, that has been restricted; or • have been subject to disciplinary action by any licensing entity for conduct that was a result of inappropriately prescribing, dispensing, administering, supplying, or selling a controlled substance A pain management clinic may not be owned wholly or partly by a person who has been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or received deferred adjudication for: • an offense that constitutes a felony; or • an offense that constitutes a misdemeanor, the facts of which relate to the distribution of illegal prescription drugs or a controlled substance as defined by Texas Occupations Code Annotated §551.003(11) The medical director of a pain management clinic must operate the clinic in compliance with Drug Prevention and Control Act, 21 U.S.C.A. 801 et.seq. and the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Chapter 481 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, relating to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances. The medical director of a pain management clinic must, on an annual basis, ensure that all personnel: • are properly licensed, if applicable, • are trained including 10 hours of continuing medical education related to pain management, and • are qualified for employment.
“... s no grace period for the expiration date of this license. Once the expiration date has occurred, penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or lo ... ”
What are the penalties for registering late?
There is no grace period for the expiration date of this license. Once the expiration date has occurred, penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled.
“... licensure prior to application for licensure as a physician, physician assistant, PA, or acupuncturist. Do not apply for a "Criminal History Evaluation Letter" if you are already a licensure applicant. Licensure applicants will have criminal history evaluated as part of the licensure applicati ... ”
What is a "Criminal History Evaluation Letter"?
A request for evaluation of your criminal history and potential eligibility for licensure prior to application for licensure as a physician, physician assistant, PA, or acupuncturist. Do not apply for a "Criminal History Evaluation Letter" if you are already a licensure applicant. Licensure applicants will have criminal history evaluated as part of the licensure application.
“Yes, the physician’s name, address and telephone number are required to be included on the prescription drug order. If the prescription is for a controlled substance, the physician’s DEA number is also required to be included on the prescription. SB 406 did not change the req ... ”
Does the physician's name need to be included on the prescription?
Yes, the physician’s name, address and telephone number are required to be included on the prescription drug order. If the prescription is for a controlled substance, the physician’s DEA number is also required to be included on the prescription. SB 406 did not change the requirements for what needs to be included on a prescription drug order.