Consumer Information for Podiatric Patients

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.