GP Consultations
Merindah Medical Centre is a Mixed Billing practice for patients with a valid Medicare card.
Monday – Friday if you are a valid Medicare Holder your visit is BULK BILLED
Patients without a Medicare card will be required to pay privately as shown below. These private charges will also be applicable for patients requiring certain treatment room procedures such as sutures, dressings and wound repairs – please ask your GP to let you know the cost of the procedure during your consultation.
Standard Consultation
This appointment type is for the discussion of 1-2 simple matters.
Long Consultations
This appointment type is for the discussion of 3-4 matters.
Private patients Monday - Friday (For all non-Medicare card holders)
Standard Consultation
Patient Cost $75
Long Consultation
Patient Cost $125
All consultations including telehealth consultations on Saturday and Public Holidays will be mixed billing.
If you are under 16 or hold a valid Pension, Centrelink concession and DVA card your appointments will be Bulk Billed.
For everyone else the below fees will apply.
| Consultation | Standard Consultation | Long Consultation |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday before 1pm | $75 | $125 |
| Saturday after 1pm and Public Holidays | $85 | $135 |
Monday to Friday consultations will remain Bulk Billed, excluding appointments with Dr Joshi
If you have a valid Medicare card, your rebate will be processed for you at the time of consultation.
Cancellation and Non-Attendance Policy
At Merindah Medical Centre we understand that unplanned issues may arise, and you may need to cancel your appointment. Should this occur, we respectfully ask that the scheduled appointments be cancelled at least 3 hours in advance. This provides us with the opportunity to offer your appointment to another patient who may need to see a doctor urgently.
From 1st of November 2024, a fee of $40 may be charged for non-attendance or if your appointment is cancelled with less than 3 hours' notice.
These fees are out of pocket expense and you are unable to receive a rebate from Medicare or private health funds.