Harris County Medical Society
1515 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004-7126
713-524-4267, Fax: 713-526-1434
Medserv, Inc (wholly-owned subsidiary of HCMS, providing member services)
1213 Hermann Dr, Ste 135, Houston, TX 77004-7069
713-526-7378, Fax: 713-526-2294
The Health Museum - John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science
1515 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004-7126
713-521-1515, Fax: 713-942-7055
Texas Medical Association
401 West 15th St, Austin, TX 78701
512-370-1300, Fax: 512-370-1633
1-800-880-1300 (members only)
American Medical Association
515 North State St, Chicago, IL 60654-4854
1-800-621-8335, Fax: 312-464-4184
1-800-262-3211 (for AMA members only)
AIDS / HIV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC National AIDS & STD Hotline: 1-800-CDC-INFO
(1-800-232-4636), TTY: 1-888-232-6348
The Center for Aids Information & Advocacy
713-527-8219, 1-888-341-1788
American Social Health Association
Resource Center Hotline: 1-800-227-8922
919-361-8400, Fax: 919-361-8425
BLOOD SERVICES
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
1400 LaConcha Lane, Houston, TX 77054
713-790-1200/1-888-GV-BLOOD
Customer Service: 713-791-6373
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
6720 Bertner Ave, Rm C110, 1st Fl. Denton A. Cooley Bldg, Houston, TX 77030 832-355-4483
The Methodist Hospital
6565 Fannin #F104, 1st Fl. Fondren Bldg, Houston, TX 77030 713-441-3415
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Ctr
For donation center locations: 713-792-7777
COMMUNICABLE AND REPORTABLE DISEASES
Houston Dept of Health & Human Srvcs
Epidemiology & Disease Reporting 713-794-9181
Notifiable Conditions in Texas-TX Dept of State Health Srvcs 1-800-252-8239 (after hours 1-512-458-7111) (for health professionals to notify health departments)
National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Atlanta, GA 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) To report an emergency: 1-770-488-7100
COMPLAINT REFERRALS
Attorney General of Texas
Consumer Protection Division
713-223-5886, 1-800-621-0508
Health Professions Council
333 Guadalupe St #2-220, Austin, TX 78701
1-800-821-3205 (to initiate a complaint against a health professional licensed to practice by the state of TX)
Texas Dept of State Health Srvcs
Health Facility Licensing & Compliance Division
1-888-973-0022 (complaints against hospitals)
Texas Dept of Aging and Disability Srvcs
1-800-458-9858 (complaints against nursing & assisted living facilities and home health agencies)
Texas Dept of Family and Protective Srvcs
1-800-252-5400 (to report abuse/neglect of elderly, disabled or children)
Texas Medical Board
Investigations Dept, MC-263
PO Box 2018, Austin, TX 78768-2018
Consumer Complaint Hotline: 1-800-201-9353
Customer Service Hotline: 1-800-248-4062
Texas Dept of Insurance
(for physician/provider complaints only)
PO Box 149091, Austin, TX 78714-9091
1-800-252-3439, Fax: 512-475-1771
Consumer Helpline: 1-800-252-3439
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION RESOURCES
Baylor College of Medicine
CME Dept. 713-798-8237, Fax: 713-798-7955
Texas Medical Association CME Resource Center
1-800-880-1300, ext. 1427
The University of Texas Medical School
1-800-437-7186, 409-772-9300
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center 713-792-2223, Fax: 713-794-1724
DEATH REGISTRATION
Texas Electronic Registrar -
TX Dept of State Health Services
1-888-963-7111, 512-458-7111
DENTAL
Greater Houston Dental Society
One Greenway Plaza #110, Houston, TX 77046
713-961-4337, Fax: 713-961-3617
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
333 Guadalupe St #3-800, Austin, TX 78701
512-463-6400, Fax: 512-463-7452
Complaint Hotline: 1-800-821-3205
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Children's Assessment Center
713-986-3300 (to report abuse 1-800-252-5400)
Harris County Children's Protective Services
713-394-4000, 1-800-252-5400 (to report all types of abuse 24-hr)
Houston Area Women's Center Hotline
(shelter & suportive outreach srvs) 713-528-6798 (domestic violence hotline) 713-528-2121
(sexual assault hotline) 713-528-7273
Texas Abuse/Neglect Hotline (TX Dept of FPS)
1-800-252-5400 (to report suspicions of aduse/neglect of elderly, disabled or children. Also can report abuse at: https://www.txabusehotline.org)
DRUG REGISTRATION
Texas Department of Public Safety (to download forms)
Controlled Substances Registration & Renewal
MSC 0438, PO Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0438
512-424-2188
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Office of Diversion Control
Registration: 1-800-882-9539
FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
U.S.Food & Drug Administration
1-888-INFO-FDA, 1-888-463-6332
Health Care Notification Network
For patient safety alerts
For immediate assistance (M-F): 1-866-925-5155
FRIENDS OF THE SOCIETY
Current List of Friends of the Society
How to Become a Friend of the Society
HEALTH
National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Atlanta, GA
1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
National Health Information Center
(a service of the U.S. Dept of Health & Human Srvcs, Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion - a health info referral service that puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers)
1-800-336-4797, 301-565-4167, Fax: 301-984-4256
Traveler's Health
1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
1-877-696-6775 and HealthFinder
HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
City of Houston Dept of Health & Human Srvcs
713-794-9320
Bureau of Epidemiology - City of Houston
24-hour disease reporting: 713-794-9181
Harris County Public Health & Environmental Srvcs
713-439-6000
Texas Department of State Health Srvcs
1-888-963-7111, 512-458-7111
HOSPITAL RESOURCES
Harris County Hospital District
Administrative Office: 713-566-6400
Patient Eligibility: 713-566-6691
The Joint Commission
One Renaissance Blvd, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
630-792-5000, Fax: 630-792-5005
Texas Hospital Association
512-465-1000, Fax: 512-465-1090
Hospitals in Harris County area (hospitals list)
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IMMUNIZATION
CDC-Vaccines & Immunizations (for healthcare professionals) 1-800-CDC-INFO
(1-800-232-4636), Fax: 770-488-4760
Houston Dept of Health & Human Srvcs Immunization Bureau 713-794-9267
Texas Immunization Registry - ImmTrac
1-800-252-9152
INSURANCE, Medical Professional Liability
Joint Underwriting Association
505 E. Huntland Dr #180, Austin, TX 78752
512-452-4370, Fax: 512-452-5241
Texas Department of Insurance (TDI):
- Shopping Guide; List of Admitted Carriers
PO Box 149104, Austin, TX 78714-9104
1-800-578-4677, 512-463-6169
Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust (TMAIT)
1-800-880-8181, Fax: 512-370-1799
Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT)
endorsed by the Harris County Medical Society
How to choose a medical liability insurance provider
1-800-580-8658, Fax: 512-328-5637
LABORATORY
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- For form CMS-116 application
- Accreditation for CLIA (COLA) 1-800-981-9883,
Fax: 410-381-8611
Texas Dept of State Health Srvcs
(Health Facility Licensing & Compliance)
Houston (Zone IV) 713-767-3440
Austin (Central Office) 512-834-6700
LIBRARY SERVICES
Houston Academy of Medicine-
Texas Medical Center Library
1133 John Freeman Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
Administration: 713-795-4200, Fax: 713-790-7052
Circulation: 713-799-7147
Info Services Reference Desk: 713-799-7161
McGovern Historical Center: 713-799-7139
Photocopy/Interlibrary Loan: 713-799-7179
LICENSE
Texas Dept of State Health Srvcs
Health Facility Licensing 512-834-6700
Texas Medical Board (TMB)
Main Address: PO Box 2018, Austin, TX 78768-2018
Consumer Service: 1-800-248-4062, 512-305-7030
Physician Licensure Application (TMB)
PO Box 2029, MC-240, Austin, TX 78768-2029
512-305-7130, Fax: 512-305-7009
Physician Registration and Continuing Med Ed (TMB)
512-305-7030, Fax: 512-463-9416
Physician Assistants (TMB)
512-305-7030, Fax: 512-305-7009
LIVING WILL
Directive to Physicians, Family or Surrogate
Medical Power of Attorney
MEDICAID
Texas Health & Human Services Commission
-Medicaid Client Hotline: 1-800-252-8263
-STAR Helpline (for patient enrollment and general info) 1-800-964-2777
-STARLink (Medicaid managed care assistance line for patients and physicians) 1-866-566-8989
Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP)
Provider Contact info: 1-800-925-9126
Patient Hotline: 1-800-335-8957
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (federal)
HCMS Business of Medicine/Medicaid section
MEDICAL STAFF SECTION
Medical Staff Topics
MEDICAL EXAMINER
Harris County Medical Examiner
Main: 713-796-9292
To request an autopsy report:
713-796-6775, Fax: 713-796-6844
MEDICAL/DENTAL SCHOOLS AND TEACHING INSTITUTIONS
Baylor College of Medicine
713-798-4951, Dean's Office: 713-798-8878
Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Institute of Biosciences and Technology
713-677-7700
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
713-500-4472, Dean's Office: 713-500-5010
The University of Texas - Dental Branch
713-500-4000, Dean's Office: 713-500-4021
The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston
713-500-9850, Dean's Office: 713-500-9880
The University of Texas-School of Health Information Sciences at Houston
713-500-3900
The University of Texas School of Public Health
713-500-9000, Dean's Office: 713-500-9052
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson
Cancer Center
713-792-2121, Academic Affairs: 713-792-0873
The University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston
409-772-2618, Public Affairs: 1-800-228-1841
MEDICARE
TrailBlazer Health Enterprises (Texas Medicare Administrative Contractor)
-Medicare Part B Provider Center
- Provider Contact Ctr: 1-866-280-6520
- Interactive Voice Response: 1-877-567-9230
- Provider Enrollment/Changes: 1-866-539-5596
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (federal)
Medicare Fraud (Office of the Inspector General)
1-800-447-8477
HCMS Business of Medicine/Medicare section
NURSES
Texas Board of Nursing
333 Guadalupe #3-460, Austin, TX 78701
512-305-7400, Fax: 512-305-7401
Texas Nurses Association
7600 Burnet Rd #440, Austin, TX 78757
1-800-862-2022
ORGAN DONATIONS
LifeGift Organ Donation Center
Communications Center Hotline: 1-800-633-6562
Office: 713-523-4438
The Living Bank
713-528-2971, 1-800-528-2971
Lions Eye Bank of Texas
Exec Director: 713-798-5500
Tissue Allocation: 713-798-5587
PHARMACEUTICAL
Harris County Pharmaceutical Association
713-867-9495 (voice mail, leave message)
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
512-305-8000, Fax: 512-305-8082
Complaint form-recording: 1-800-821-3205 (opt 5)
Texas Pharmacy Association
1-800-505-5463, Fax: 512-836-0308
PHYSICIAN COUNSELING
- HCMS Physicians Counseling Committee
(for physicians dealing with substance abuse problems)
713-524-4267
- HCMS Retired Physicians Organization - RPO
(emotional support for retired physicians and those contemplating retirement) 713-524-4267
- TMA Committee on Physician Health and Rehabilitation
(for physicians dealing with impairments (drug/alcohol)
24-hour Hotline: 1-800-880-1640 (Texas Medical Assoc)
POISON
Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
Gulf Coast Medical Group Management Association
(Gulf Coast MGMA)
832-232-5555, info@gulfcoastmgma.org
TMA Practice Consulting (Texas Medical Association)
1-800-523-8776, 512-370-1418
TMA Practice Management section
HCMS Business of Medicine/Practice Mgmt section
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
TMF Health Quality Institute
1-800-725-9216, Fax: 512-327-7159
HCMS Quality section
TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
Admin Offices: 713-791-6161
TRICARE (CHAMPUS)
Humana Military
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Workers' Compensation (Division of TDI)
Complaint Resolution: 1-800-372-7713, or
Fax: 512-490-1030
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