N.M. Admin. Code § 16.10.2.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 16.10.2.11 - TELEMEDICINE LICENSE

A.Prerequisites for licensure: Each applicant for a telemedicine license must be of good moral character and hold a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in another state or territory of the United States.

B.Required documentation: Each applicant for a telemedicine license must submit the required fees as specified in 16.10.9.8 NMAC and the documentation required by 16.10.2.10 NMAC for an expedited license. An applicant for a telemedicine license shall be subject to the same provisions as an applicant seeking an expedited license.

(1) A completed signed application, with a passport quality photo taken within six months. Applications are valid for one year from the date of receipt.

(2) Verification of licensure in all states where the applicant holds or has held a license to practice medicine, or other health care profession. Verification must be received directly from the other state(s) board, and must attest to the status, issue date, license number, and other information requested and contained on the form.

(3) Applicants who have had previous disciplinary or other action against them may be required to meet with the entire board. The board may, in its discretion, issue a license to practice medicine across state lines if it finds that the previous disciplinary or other action does not indicate that the physician is a potential threat to the public.

C.Licensure process: Upon receipt of a completed application, including all required documentation and fees, board staff will request and review an AMA physician profile and FSMB board action databank search. When the application is complete, a member or agent of the board will review and may approve the application. A personal interview is not required unless there is a discrepancy in the application that cannot be resolved.

D.Initial license expiration: Telemedicine licenses shall be renewed on July 1 following the date of issue. Initial licenses are valid for a period of not more than thirteen months or less than one month.

E.Exemption from licensure requirements are defined in Section 61-6-17 NMSA of the Medical Practice Act and include a physician licensed to practice under the laws of another state who acts as a consultant to a New Mexico licensed physician on an irregular or infrequent basis not to exceed ten patients per year.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.10.2.11

16.10.2.11 NMAC - Rp 16 NMAC 10.2.13, 4/18/02; 16.10.2.11 NMAC - Rn & A, 16.10.2.10 NMAC; 1/20/03; A, 4/3/05; A, 7/1/06; A, 1/3/08; A, 10/11/13, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 11, June 7, 2022, eff. 5/11/2022, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 13, July 18, 2023, eff. 7/7/2023