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General Practice Consultation Fees

Consultation fees are based on the length and complexity of your appointment. Longer consultations are required for complex medical issues, chronic disease management, mental health care, and comprehensive assessments.

Fees may differ for:

  • Standard consultations
  • Long or prolonged consultations
  • Comprehensive consultations
  • Concession card holders

Medicare rebates may apply, and any applicable rebate can usually be claimed on the day of your appointment.

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Bulk Billing

Bulk billing is available in limited circumstances only, subject to eligibility and clinician discretion.

This may include:

  • DVA Gold Card holders
  • Children under 16 years of age (weekday appointments only, with most doctors)

Bulk billing is not available on weekends or outside standard weekday hours, and availability may vary by doctor. Please speak with reception for confirmation.

Allied Health Fees

Fees for allied health services, including psychology, clinical psychology, and podiatry, vary depending on the practitioner and service provided.

  • Medicare rebates may apply with a valid referral (such as a Mental Health Treatment Plan)
  • Without a referral, services are privately billed

Reception can assist with information about rebates, referrals, and out-of-pocket costs.

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Specialist Fees

Specialist consultations, including geriatric assessments and psychiatry services, are privately billed. Fees vary depending on the specialist and consultation type.

Medicare rebates may apply where eligible. Please note that specialist availability and fees may differ from general practice services.

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Home Visit Fees

Home visits are privately billed and fees vary depending on the length of the visit and eligibility for Medicare rebates.

Please note:

  • Home visits require advance booking
  • Fees differ for standard and concession patients
  • Additional charges may apply for extended visits

Emergency & Walk-In Appointments

Banksia Medical Centre operates primarily on an appointment-based system. In urgent situations, patients without an appointment may be assessed by our qualified practice nurses and triaged according to clinical urgency.

Appointments are allocated based on the level of care required.

For after-hours emergency medical needs, please call 000 or contact the National Home Doctor Service on 13 74 25.

Telehealth Billing Information

Telehealth consultations are privately billed. Medicare rebates may be available for eligible patients who have attended a face-to-face appointment within the last 12 months, in line with Medicare requirements.

If you have not been seen face to face within the last 12 months, or if you are overseas at the time of the consultation, Medicare rebates may not apply and the appointment will be billed privately.

Please note:

  • Telehealth calls may come from a private number
  • Patients should ensure their phone is able to receive private calls
  • Payment is required on the day of the appointment

Repeat Prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions are generally issued as part of a consultation, unless prior arrangements have been made with your doctor.

Prescription requests made without an appointment may incur a minimum private fee, as they require clinical review and processing time. Reception can advise on current fees.

Medicare & MyMedicare

If you have a valid Medicare card, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for certain services.

MyMedicare registration allows patients to formally register with their preferred GP and clinic, supporting better coordinated care and access to certain Medicare-funded services. Reception staff can assist with registration and enquiries.

Payment Types

Payment is required on the day of your appointment.
We accept:

  • Cash
  • EFTPOS
  • Debit and credit cards (Visa and Mastercard)

Cheques are not accepted.

Fee Reviews

Professional service fees are reviewed regularly. Fee increases generally occur annually and may also be adjusted in response to changes in operating costs and Medicare rebates.

Fees FAQs

1. Can I find out the cost of my appointment before attending?

Yes. Our reception team can provide fee information when you book your appointment.

2. Will I receive a Medicare rebate?

If you are eligible, Medicare rebates can usually be processed on the day of payment.

3. Are there additional fees for longer appointments?

Yes. Longer or more complex consultations may attract higher fees.