We are not a bulk billing practice. Our charges are in line with or better than most other professional services, including lawyers, accountants, dentists, veterinarians etc.
We have simplified payment of consultation fees using Medicare Easyclaim, a computer-assisted, on site rebate claims service.
We request payment in full on the day of your consultation. After payment is made, we can immediately process an on-the-spot refund from Medicare into your savings or cheque account. Please note that you will need to bring an EFT card linked to your savings or cheque account in order to use this service.
The gap fee is for consultations in normal hours. Charges are as follows:
*Pensioners over 75 will remain on our $5.00 Safety Net Programme (maximum gap in one year = $50)
Patients will never be turned away because of financial difficulties. For consideration please talk to your doctor.
Please note that the fees above refer to general practitioner consultations only. Visiting medical specialists and non-GP health providers (physiotherapists, psychologists) use a different fee structure. Please enquire about this when you call for an appointment.
If you undergo a medical procedure, you may be liable for extra fees such as: