FEES
Due to Medicare now paying less than 45% of costs it has become very difficult for General Practitioners to sustain the expenses that come with running a medical practice. We are sorry but we do need your help to cover the costs and keep the practice alive.
Gap fees support fair pay for receptionists, nurses GP registrars and enable continued high-quality care, equipment & service for our community.
Medicare covers 80% of gap fees for most GP, other specialist & other Medicare appointments after you reach the safety net for the remainder of the calendar year. Your gap fee for GP appointments will only be around $6 to $10 if you qualify for the safety net.
The safety net is $834.50 in gap fees in a calendar year ($2615.50 if no concession card). You can reach this amount faster by adding partners and/or children on your account (call 132 011 or go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/ms016)
When the fee is paid you will either get the Medicare amount back on the spot or Medicare will refund the rebate to your bank account within one business day.
STANDARD FEES:
| Consultation Type | Fee payable on the Consultation Day | Your Medicare Rebate | Final Out-of-Pocket Expense (gap fee) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (up to 15 minutes) | $87.85 | $42.85 | $45 |
| Long Consultation (20 – 29 minutes) | $142.90 | $82.90 | $60 |
| Extended Consultation (>40 minutes) | $222.15 | $122.15 | $100 |
| Iron infusions | $202.90 | $82.90 | $120 |
| Alternative Therapy - initial | $182.90 | $82.90 | $100 |
| Alternative Therapy follow up | $92.85 | $42.85 | $50 |
| Microsuction – 1 ear | $142.90 | $42.85-$82.90 (time Dependent) | $100 |
| Microsuction – Both ears | $182.90 | $82.90 | $100 |
| Skin Check +/- Biopsy | 208.5 | $133.5 | $75 |
| Skin excision | Dependent of size/site | $200 | |
| Telephone Consult <6mins | $60 | $19.60 | $40.40 |
| Telephone Consult 6-19mins | $87.85 | $42.85 | $45 |
| Please Contact Reception to book an appointment with Dr Panju. |
Please note that any last-minute urgent walk-in appointments after 5pm will be privately billed for ALL patients.
SATURDAY FEES:
On Saturdays, gap fees apply to all patients as follows:
| Consultation Type Expense | Private Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out-of-Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (up to 15 minutes) | $88.75 | $39.75 | $49 |
| Long Consultation (20 – 29 minutes) | $126.95 | $76.95 | $50 |
SUNDAY FEES:
| Consultation Type Expense | Private Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out-of-Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (up to 15 minutes) | $100.80 | $51.80 | $49 |
| Long Consultation (20 – 29 minutes) | $138.80 | $88.80 | $50 |
OPENING HOURS
Monday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
