Due to rising costs, it is no longer viable for our medical centre to soley bulk bill.
The truth is that we are a business and have expenses and staff wages to pay just like any other. We are not a government organisation that has a seemingly unlimited purse.
Without fees, we simply cannot exist or provide the service we do.
At the Waterford West Medical Centre, we provide a holistic service of exceptional quality for you, your family and the local community. We could not provide such a service if we bulk-billed all our patients, without cutting corners, rushing consultations and reducing staffing and equipment.
We want to maintain the highest standard of care so we simply must charge a private fee.
Medicare has made us believe medical services should be free, but we wouldn’t expect a free service from our plumber or free fuel from the gas station.
We believe our fees are equitable and try to be fair.
Consultation Fees – As at 6th January 2025
Monday to Friday
Consultation
Brief (<6 mins)
Standard (<20 mins)
Long (>20 mins)
Prolonged (>40 mins)
Fee
$50
$75
$115
$165
Gap
$30.40
$32.15
$32.10
$42.85
DVA holders, Concession Card Holders, children <16 yrs are Bulk Billed.
Saturday - Fully Private for ALL Patients
Consultation
Brief (<6 mins)
Standard (<20 mins)
Long (>20 mins)
Prolonged (>40 mins)
Telehealth Consults
Fee
$55
$80
$120
$170
$80
Gap
$30.40
$37.15
$37.10
$47.85
$37.15
Care Plans & Mental Health Care Plans are Bulk Billed from Monday to Friday
Procedures : A $25 surcharge is charged for all procedures to cover the cost of materials used. There is no more to pay. This fee is non-rebatable and applies to all patients including DVA patients, pensioners and children.
Medicare Rebate
We are able to process your Medicare Claims electronically at the time of payment. To do this you will need an EFTPOS card and pin or bank details.
Insurance and Medical Reports
Medicare will not cover private medical reports, insurance medicals, commercial drivers license medicals etc.
There will be a private fee for such consultations. Please ask your Doctor or Reception.