Bay Street Family Medical Centre Fees & Appointments
Fees and Payments
Fees
Bay Street Medical Centre offers bulk billing services for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, pensioners with a health care card, Veterans’ Affairs card holders and children aged under 6. Medicare cards and concession cards must be presented before each consultation.
Consultation Type | Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket |
Standard Appointment |
$80.00 |
$39.10 |
$40.90 |
Long Appointment |
$130.00 |
$75.75 |
$54.25 |
Standard Appointment Mon – Fri, from 6pm – 8pm Sat, from 9am – 1pm |
$85.00 |
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Long Appointment Mon – Fri, from 6pm – 8pm Sat, from 9am – 1pm |
$135.00 |
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Standard Appointment Mon – Fri, from 8pm Sat, from 1pm – 4pm Sunday & Public Holidays |
$98.00 |
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Long Appointment Mon – Fri, from 8pm Sat, from 1pm – 4pm Sunday & Public Holidays |
$145.00 |
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Making Payments
Payment is required on the day of the consultation and can be made by cash, EFTPOS or Credit Card (excluding Diners and AMEX cards). 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
Walk-ins
This medical centre operates on a walk-in basis. At times you may experience a waiting period due to GPs tending to urgent or complex medical issues. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding
Appointments
Our appointment system caters for urgent, non urgent, complex, planned chronic care and preventative healthcare. We are a walk-in medical centre, 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.
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 DoctorDoctor on 13 26 60.
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.
Sandringham Hospital
193 Buff Road, Sandringham VIC 3191
(03) 9076 1000
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