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Vale Medical Practice Fees & Appointments
Fees and Payments
Fees
We are a mixed billing centre. The majority of our services are privately billed to our patients. This means that you will have a gap payment (out of pocket expense) which will be the difference between the rebate you receive from Medicare and the consultation fee charged by the Doctor. If you are unsure of your fees, please enquire with reception. Fees are at the sole discretion of the Doctor.
Medicare cards and concession cards must be presented before each consultation.
| Consultation Type | Fee Range | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket |
| Week Day Rates | |||
| Standard Appointment |
$90.00 |
$41.20 | $48.80 |
| Long Appointment |
$150.00 |
$79.70 |
$70.30 |
| Extended Appointment | $235.00 | $117.70 | $127.30 |
|
Standard Appointment Children & Pensioners |
Please check with reception | $41.20 | Please see reception |
|
Long Appointments Children & Pensioners |
Please check with reception | $79.70 | Please see reception |
| Saturday Rates | |||
| Standard Appointment | $95.00 | $41.20 | $53.80 |
| Standard Appointment Pensioner | $85.00 | $41.20 | $43.80 |
| Standard Appointment Children under 16 | Please check with reception | $41.20 | Please see reception |
| Sunday and Public Holiday Rates | |||
| Standard Appointment | $95.00 | $53.65 | $41.35 |
| Standard Appointment Pensioner | $85.00 | $53.65 | $31.35 |
| Standard Appointment Children under 16 | Please check with reception | $53.65 | Please see reception |
Please note, our centre has a late cancellation or did not attend policy. If you do not cancel your appointment within 2 hours you will be charged a fee of $50 (non Medicare refundable) for a standard appointment and $85 (non Medicare refundable) for long appointments.
Telehealth appointments
These may no longer be only bulk billed. Therefore patients may be charged a private fee for their telehealth appointments.
Referrals and Scripts
These may no longer only be bulk billed. You may be charged an out of pocket fee for this service. Please allow up to 48-72 hours.
Please check with reception or speak with your doctor if you are unsure about any fees. Fees are charged at the discretion of the individual GP. Thank you for your understanding.
Medicare cards and concession cards must be presented before each consultation.
Making Payments
Payment is required on the day of the consultation and can be made by EFTPOS, Credit Card and AMEX cards (excluding Diners). All workers compensation and motor vehicle accident patients are required to pay their accounts at the time of consultation until a letter of liability is produced from their insurance company.
Appointments
Important Changes
The Weekday ‘Sit and Wait’ is no longer available at Vale Medical Practice.
Walk In Patients
- Patients who ‘walk-in’ will be allocated a time to see the first available GP and will be asked to present their valid Medicare card and concession card if they hold a current one. Vale Medical Practice is a mixed billing practice and there may be charges for this consult.
- Patients who have more than one medical issue to discuss will require a longer appointment and fees may be payable.
- All patients requiring any of the following MUST book a longer appointment:
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- Insurance medicals
- Driving medicals
- Skin procedures
- Pap smears
- Care plans / Health assessments
- Mental Health Plans
- Venesections
- Infusions Patients requiring urgent medical attention will be triaged by the nurses in the treatment room.
- Patients wishing to see the first available Doctor must present at the practice to be given a time to be seen.
Allocated times will be limited to the number of GPs on shift. We will do our best to accommodate all patients who come in. If you wish to see your regular GP or a GP of your choice, please make an appointment by calling the practice on 9938 4433 or book online through EasyVisit – our online booking app.
Walk-ins
We require people to make a booking but we may be able to help if you walk into the medical centre. Priority is given to patients who have made a booking.
Appointments
Our appointment system caters for urgent, non urgent, complex, planned chronic care and preventative healthcare. If you need more time with your GP, please book a long consultation. Urgent appointments will be seen by the next available GP. Please advise reception if you believe you require an urgent appointment. Urgent appointments will be triaged by the nurse on duty.
For those patients wishing to book online, download the EasyVisit app
Telehealth
If you are a regular patient and you’re unable to travel to the medical centre, telehealth services may be available. Telehealth services are at the discretion of your GP. Please contact the practice for more information.
Waiting Times
Sometimes GPs are delayed by patients with urgent or complex issues. We apologise if you’re asked to wait and thank you for your patience.
After Hours
For appointments out of hours, please call Sydney Medical Services on 1300 466 347.
Home Visits
If you are a regular patient and can’t travel to the medical centre, your GP may be able to visit you at your home. This is at the discretion of your GP.
Emergencies
Please call Triple Zero (000) or go to your nearest hospital.
The closest hospital to the centre is;
Northern Beaches Hospital
105 Frenchs Forest Road , Frenchs Forest
Ph: (02) 9105 5000
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