Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners: Complaints

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Complaints (& Compliments)

Click here to: File a Complaint.
Patients have requested the ability to report a "Compliment" to recognize their doctor for a job well done. To report a compliment or commendation, please address a letter to the Board.

***Licensees***

Click here to print: Office Complaint Signs - English ◊ Office Complaint Signs - Spanish
Click here to print: Criminal History Self-Report Form.
Click here for insurance plan complaints and information: Texas Department of Insurance - Physicians & Health Providers.
Click here to print: Sample Orthotics Consent Form. Due to insurance coverage issues and common complaints of the same, it is recommended that licensees clearly enter into a written agreement with the patient to suffice full informed consent.
Click here to view: Texas Medical Disclosure Panel rules and forms related to "Informed Consent" under Title 25; Part 7; Chapter 601 of the Texas Administrative Code.
Click here to view: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) "HIPAA-General Information."
Click here to obtain (state/federal): "Student Loan Default" information. Licensees must meet and pay all Student Loan obligations; failure to do so will result in investigation/disciplinary action of your license.
Click here to obtain: "Child Support Default/Delinquency" information. Licensees must meet and pay all Child Support obligations; failure to do so will result in investigation/disciplinary action of your license.
Click here to view: "Podiatric Medical Reviewer" information.
Click here to view: "Guidelines on Board Investigations/Criminal Convictions/Penalty Schedules."
Click here to obtain information on: "Reporting Medical Professional Liability Claims."

Relating to preventing, detecting, and eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse. PDF of RP36 - July 12, 2004.
Governor Perry has directed state agencies to increase enforcement efforts to fight fraud as it relates to occupational licensing and the Board's mission to protect the public.

If you are a Podiatric Physician, please click on the following link to learn more about the Abuse/Misuse of Prescriptions/Pain Medications/Drug Diversion (SB144) in accordance with the provisions of Senate Bill 144 (effective January 1, 2004; 78th Texas Legislature). The informational site is graciously hosted through the efforts of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
For any other information regarding "Drug Diversion/Drug Abuse," "Prescription Scope of Practice Information," "Drug Rehabilitation," or to "Report Incidents of Drug Diversion/Substance Abuse/Physician Impairment," please contact Board staff.
"Drug Diversion" is a nationwide problem effecting physicians, patients and the general public. Proper distribution and receipt of "Controlled Substances" can not be achieved without proper regulation. The Board can assist anyone through open communication and reporting of those matters posing a risk to the public health, safety and welfare.