Texas Medical License Requirements

  • Licensure Application Process

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    Medical licensure in Texas is governed by the Texas Medical Board. Individuals eligible for licensure must successfully complete an accredited graduate medical degree program, obtain board certification, and have no restrictions on their license and prescribing authority.

    Pre-Application Overview
  • National Provider Identifier

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    HIPAA mandated the adoption of National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) for physicians, providers, and health plans. An NPI is required for physician licensure in Texas. To apply for an NPI, log onto the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) created by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

    Manage or Apply for Your Individual NPI
  • Licensure Renewal

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    To maintain an active Texas medical license, physicians must renew their license with the Texas Medical Board every two years. To be eligible for renewal, a physician must complete 48 hours of CME every 24 months, including two hours of ethics CME. Use TMA's summary of CME reporting activities to maintain and renew your license.

    TMB: Five Steps For Renewal
  • Mandated CME Requirements Shift Under TMB Rules Revamp

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    The removal of universal CME requirements could result in a lighter load for physicians but may make it more challenging to determine what is required and when. TMA offers a slate of opioid CME courses that satisfy both state and federal requirements, and some but not all education satisfying the Texas mandate can also apply toward DEA requirements

    Review the Impacts  
  • TMA Provides Tools to Help With Texas Licensure 

  • What could a TMA membership mean for you, your practice, and your patients?

  • Application Process and Required CMEs