Consultation fees
Your doctor will charge fees similar to those below:
| Consult type | Standard fee | Concession fee | Medicare rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face-to-face | Standard consultation | $90 | $77 | $43.90 |
| Long (20-39mins) | $145 | $123 | $84.90 |
| Prolonged (40-59mins) | $195 | $168 | $125.10 |
| Telehealth | |||
| Phone – Standard | $78 | $68 | $43.90 |
| Phone – Long (20-39mins) | $120 | $105 | $84.90 |
| Phone – Prolonged (40-59mins) | $160 | $140 | $125.10 |
| Other | |||
| Ear microsuction – Standard | $140 | $120 | $43.90 |
| Ear microsuction – Long (>20mins) | $195 | $173 | $84.90 |
The standard fee for a face-to-face consult is $90. You will receive $43.90 back from Medicare, which means that your out-of-pocket cost is $46.10.
Telephone consultations
Telephone consultations are also available for all patients who have attended the clinic within the past 12 months.
Our standard fee for a phone consult is $78. You will receive $43.90 back from Medicare, which means that your out-of-pocket cost is $34.10.
All the doctors consulting at Warrandyte Road Clinic operate private practices and do not bulk-bill by default, with payment expected on the day. Your doctor may have the discretion to bulk-bill your appointment if it is very brief, eg. if the call is purely for a simple matter such as a repeat prescription for an issue that has been discussed previously.
We bulk-bill the following groups:
- Patients with a Veterans Affairs card
- Care plans for patients with a chronic condition. If you have a chronic disease, please ask your doctor if you are eligible for a care plan. This may allow you to have a bulk-billed appointment up to every 3 months
- Annual health assessments for patients over 75 years old
- COVID-19 vaccinations
All other consultations are privately billed.
Charges may vary depending on how long you spend with your doctor and the complexity of your condition. Procedures, medical consumables and vaccines will incur an additional fee.
Cancellations
We understand that you may need to cancel an appointment occasionally – it’s just the way it is. If you need to make a cancellation, please contact us at least two hours before your appointment time. This will allow patients on the waitlist the chance to see a GP.
If you cancel with less than two hours’ notice or don’t show up at all, you may be charged a no-show fee of $30(no Medicare rebates).