- (1) Level I Office-Based Surgery does not require registration.
- (2) Registration is required of any physician who is licensed to practice medicine in Alabama, who maintains a practice location in Alabama, and who performs or offers to perform any Level II or Level III office-based surgery. Registration must be accomplished and approved by the Board prior to performing any Level II or Level III procedures.
- (3) Registration shall be accomplished on a form provided by the Board. Initial registration shall not be automatic and must be approved by the Board, subject to compliance with Ala. Admin. Rules Chapter 540-X-10 and all other applicable laws. A physician office may register more than one physician using a form provided by the Board. The physician office must identify a registered physician who shall be responsible for the accuracy of the registration and all reporting requirements under Ala. Admin. Rules Chapter 540-X-10.
- (4) Annual registration shall be due by January 31 of each year, and registration shall be by electronic means. It shall be the obligation of the registered physician to advise the Board of any change in the practice location within the State of Alabama or any other information required to be reported.
- (5) On or before March 2, 2026, the Board shall cause a notice to be transmitted to every physician who is licensed in the State of Alabama notifying them of the requirements contained in this Chapter.
- (6) Full compliance with Ala. Admin. Rules Chapter 540-X-10 shall be required beginning on January 1, 2027.
Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-24-53.
History: New Rule: Filed October 17, 2003; effective November 21, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Published January 30, 2026; effective March 16, 2026.