Consumer Information for Podiatric Patients
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Researching Podiatrists or Healthcare Providers
There are several ways of researching providers in addition to discussing your medical needs with your healthcare provider:
- Verify basic Online Podiatry Licensure Information.
- View Disciplinary Actions.
- Conduct a Public Criminal History Search via the Texas Department of Public Safety.
- Review your doctor's DPM Physician Profile.
- Search Federal Healthcare Exclusion information via the United States Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector General.
- Obtain Texas Medicaid Exclusion information via the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and/or the Texas Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector General.
- Visit your or your doctor's County Clerk's Office to Obtain Civil and/or Malpractice Litigation information. For most counties, you will have to physically appear at the Clerk's Office to conduct a query. Some larger counties have that same information available on-line. To determine if your county has an on-line service, please visit the following Texas County Website List published by the Texas Association of Counties.
- View the TRAIL List of Texas State Agencies, who may also have jurisdiction over your doctor.
- Contact your Insurance Carrier to determine if they have any information on your doctor responsive to your request.
- For Medicare beneficiaries, Find and providers near you..
Impropriety by a Healthcare Provider
TDLR and/or Law Enforcement authorities may investigate any allegations of Sexual Misconduct/Crimes committed by a podiatric physician. While TDLR focuses on the investigation, patients/victims can seek advocacy assistance/services or learn more information by contacting the following.
Contacts for Patients/Victims:
- Crime Victims Services - from the Office of the Texas Attorney General
- Advocate Web - support for victims of exploitation by trusted professionals
Billing and Insurance Issues
TDLR has no authority to proceed against an insurance company.
However, you can file a complaint with the Texas Department of Insurance.