General Practitioner Services

Matraville Doctors started with an aim to offer quality and affordable medical services to the community in a purpose built and multi disciplinary team. Clinic is struggling to find healthcare providers who are willing to work in a bulk billing arrangement. Also the cost of operations have significantly increased. So doctors have decided to introduce a small gap fee so that they can continue to offer good services. Please note; At doctors discretion, will bulk bill on weekdays results appointment - one consult within 14 days from paid appointment date, bulk bill children under the age of 16, ATSI, Healthcare card and Pension card holders. 

Onsite & Telehealth Consultations

• Medicare & DVA Card holders

  Weekdays (Mon to Fri) : 15 mins consult is $80 and 30 mins consult is $120. After Medicare rebate, Out of pocket is approx. $39.

  Bulk Billing Available on weekdays for Results follow up within 14 days, ATSI, Centrelink Card Holders and Children under 16 age.

  Weekends (Sat) : $80 per 15 min, $120 per 30 min consultation. (Medicare rebate claim is approx. $41. Out of pocket gap is approx. $39).

  Telehealth Medicare rebate is available for patients who had at least one face to face visit in the past 12 months. Refer to below fee schedule for other services.

• Non Medicare card holders (e.g., students / travel insurance cards)

  Weekdays: $80 per 15 min, $120 per 30 min consultation.

  Weekends (Sat) : $80 per 15 min, $120 per 30 min consultation.

  (You may be eligible to claim some fee back if you have a eligible private health cover)

Procedures and Other Medical Services

• Iron Infusion: $180 for a 30 to 40 min session (Medicare/DVA rebate: $41 to $80 based on time, Out of pocket: $75 to $110)

  Please note: A initial consultation with our doctors may be required before booking in for Iron Infusion.

• Implanon contraceptive implant & removal: $90 for a 20 to 30 min procedure (Medicare rebate: $38, Out of pocket: $52)

  Please note: Our Implanon service offering practitioners are Dr Prav . We need initial consultation before booking in for Implanon insertion or removal.

• Skin Cancer Checks, Biopsy and Skin Procedures: Cost depends on the area of the body and size of the procedure. Check with your service provider at the time. As a general guide, cost is between $50 to $200 out of pocket.

Allied Health Services

Medicare / DVA card holders with chronic condition may be eligible for “5” Medicare rebate sessions to see allied health practitioners such as physiotherapist, dietitian and podiatrist (combined) per calendar year. As per Medicare guidelines, When coordinating the development of Team Care Arrangements (TCAs), the general practitioner must consult with at least two collaborating providers, each of whom will provide a different kind of treatment or service to the patient. Patient must see both providers soon after the referral is generated. For example, Physio & Dietitian. Discuss with your GP for more information. You are welcome to see our Allied Health directly. Please refer to private fee schedule.

Physiotherapist

• Medicare & Chronic disease referral – Bulk billing

• Patients with no chronic condition, Non Medicare card holders – $90.00 (If you have a Private health fund, you may be eligible to claim some back)

Podiatry

• Medicare & Chronic disease referral – Bulk billing

• Patients with no chronic condition, Non Medicare card holders – $90.00 (If you have a Private health fund, you may be eligible to claim some back)

• Additional fees or gap fees may apply where service is not covered under Medicare or private fund. Check with your service provider for more information.

Dietitian

• Medicare & Chronic disease referral – Bulk billing

• Patients with no chronic condition, Non Medicare card holders – $90.00 out of pocket

Psychologist

Patients suffering from mental health conditions may be eligible for up to “10” sessions with a Medicare rebates to see our psychologist. Please see our GP for eligibility and a referral letter. Medicare & Mental health referral, Initial & Follow ups -

• Preeti: $225 per 1 hour consultation (Medicare rebate $136, Out of pocket gap $89), first consultation - bulk billing.

• Private (No Referral or Non Medicare card holders) – $160.00

Audiology hearing test

• Patients age 26 and over are eligible under Medicare bulk billing scheme. A valid doctors referral letter may be required. See your doctor for more information

• Non Medicare card holders pay $50 per hearing test

Specialist Services

Cardiologist

• Initial consultation: $275 (Medicare rebate $134.30, Out of pocket gap $140.70)

• Follow up consultation: $160 (Medicare rebate $67.20, Out of pocket gap $92.80)

• ECG: $50 (Medicare rebate $21.25, Out of pocket gap $28.75)

• Additional fees may apply if you require stress test or hospital procedures. Check with your service provider for more information.

• A valid referral is required for processing Medicare rebate. See one of our GP’s to check if you are eligible for a referral letter.

Please Note

• All referral services such as pathology, radiology, specialists and hospital services are performed outside the scope of our services. Please check with the service provider in regard to any additional costs which may apply.

• EFT / Credit Card Surcharges apply on each transaction. For more information, visit ACCC website > Business > Pricing > Card Surcharges.

Cancellation policy

If you no longer need your appointment, kindly contact us to cancel your appointment. This will allow access for patients in need. Two hour notice is required. $50 – No Show fee may apply.

Claiming Medicare Rebate

Our systems are connected to the Department of Health - Medicare web services. We will electronically inform Medicare about your consultation & fees.  Medicare generally takes 2 to 3 business days to process your rebate into a nominated bank account.  

Expectations - GP Consultations: Medicare may not process your rebate if Full name, date of birth or address is not matching or your bank details are incorrect or not registered. (Some children account may not be linked to the parents account). We recommend you log into the Medicare Express Plus app and update your details before claiming through the app. Or visit the nearest Medicare office. 

Expectations - Allied Health & Specialist Consultations: Medicare needs a valid referral letter from a GP to process your Medicare rebate. You will need to understand the number of sessions you are eligible for, under each clinical service.

Please note, we are unable to process your medicare rebate at a later date. Customers will need to claim via Medicare Express Plus App or by visiting nearest Medicare office.