We are mixed billing practice
At Wallsend medical practice, each doctor operates independently regarding fee and billing. Payment for consultations is required at the time of your visit and can be made using cash, EFTPOS, or Credit Card (excluding American Express). Medicare rebates can be electronically processed for direct deposit into your bank account, ensuring convenient reimbursement.
We recognize that financial circumstances can impact health care decisions and encourage open discussions about fee with your doctor or our practice manager. Your health and well-being are our utmost concern.
Book AppointmentMedicare Description | Consultation Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of pocket |
---|---|---|---|
Brief 3 | 75.00 | 19.60 | 55.40 |
Standard 23 | 98.00 | 42.85 | 55.15 |
Long 36 | 145.00 | 82.90 | 62.10 |
Any fee are payable at the time of consultation by cash, EFTPOS or Credit Card (we do not accept American Express).
Your claim can be electronically transmitted to Medicare so that your rebate can be directly deposited into your bank account.
If you are having any financial difficulties, please do not neglect your health. Discuss this with your doctor or the practice manager.
Medicare Description | Consultation Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of pocket |
---|---|---|---|
Brief 3 | 75.00 | 19.60 | 55.40 |
Standard 23 | 98.00 | 42.85 | 55.15 |
Long 36 | 145.00 | 82.90 | 62.10 |
Medicare Description | Consultation Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of pocket |
---|---|---|---|
Brief 3 | 75.00 | 19.60 | 55.40 |
Standard 23 | 98.00 | 42.85 | 55.15 |
Long 36 | 145.00 | 82.90 | 62.10 |
Medicare Description | Consultation Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of pocket |
---|---|---|---|
Brief 3 | 55.00 | 19.60 | 35.40 |
Standard 23 | 80.00 | 42.85 | 37.15 |
Long 36 | 130.00 | 82.90 | 47.10 |
It is a medicare requirement that you present your medicare card at the time of each consultation.
After-hours rates apply before 8 am on weekdays.
There is no medicare rebate for pre-employment or Insurance medicals.
Department of veterans affairs (DVA) patients are billed directly to DVA. Patients are asked to present their cards at each visit.
Aged pensioners or health care card holders may be offered a discounted fee. Patients are asked to present their cards at each visit.
Workers compensation consultations are billed at WorkCover approved rates. Patients are supposed to pay at the time of the consultation and will be able to claim back the whole fee from the WorkCover.
OUR SERVICE
Give our reception a call for free to book your appointment or inquire about the services offered by our doctors. Please note that consultations with our doctors do have a fee. Our doctors are dedicated to providing top-notch healthcare tailored just for you.