Consultation times
Our normal consultation times are 15 minutes.
Longer consultation times are available for complex health problems or counselling for emotional difficulties. Please inform the receptionist if you require extra time.
Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred time and doctor.
Opening hours
| Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:30am – 12:00 noon |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public Holidays | Closed |
Private billing practice fees
The Entrance Medical Centre is a private and mixed billing practice. We privately bill for:
- Private patient consultations
- Workers Compensation
- Third Party and Commercial Drivers Medicals.
Most medico-legal fees such as medical reports, pre-employment medicals and driving medicals will attract GST.
We can send your payment online to Medicare for your electronic Medicare Rebate. Medicare will deposit your rebate back to your bank account within 24 hours.
Fee schedule:
Please see the fee schedule below. Please note fees are subject to change and are estimates. Final costs may vary depending on the actual services provided during your visit.
All charges are ultimately determined at the doctor’s discretion based on your individual care and treatment needs. If you have any questions or concerns, we’re happy to help clarify.
Patients not eligible for Bulk Billing
Patients not eligible for Bulk Billing, who hold a valid Medicare Card, will be charged the following fees dependant on their consultation:
| Service | Upfront Payment | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Patients Short Consult Long Consult |
. $80.00 $120.00 |
. $43.90 $84.90 |
. $36.10 $35.10 |
| Short Consult | $80.00 | $43.90 | $36.10 |
| Long Consult | $120.00 | $84.90 | $35.10 |
| Phone Consult (short) | $80.00 | $43.90 | $36.10 |
Procedure/Assessment fees
| Procedure/Service | Upfront Payment | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMS Medical (Drivers Licence) | $80.00 | $43.90 | $36.10 |
| Ear Syringe | $80.00 | $43.90 | $36.10 |
| Iron Infusion | $220.00 | $84.90 | $135.10 |
| Cervical Screening
Private Rate |
. $80.00 $70.00 |
. $43.90 $43.90 |
. $36.10 $26.10 |
| Mirena Insertion | $200.00 | $84.90 | $115.10 |
| Mirena Removal | $80.00 | $43.90 | $36.10 |
| Implanon Insertion | $80.00 | $43.90 | $36.10 |
| Implanon Removal | $120.00 | $84.90 | $35.10 |
| Implanon Insertion & Removal | $120.00 | $84.90 | $35.10 |
| Wedge Resection | $220.00 | $168.10 | $51.90 |
Overseas Patients
Overseas patients will be privately billed and will need to claim through their travel insurance.
Newborn Babies
Newborn babies that have not yet been registered with Medicare number will need to pay the full private consultation amount – But don’t worry, you can claim back from Medicare upon registration.
Cancellation policy
Please allow a 24 hour notice if you need to cancel an appointment, so that we can accommodate other patients. We require a minimum 2-hour notice.
A cancellation fee of $50 will apply for late cancellations or non-attendance.
Payment options
Fees are payable at the time of consultation, by EFTPOS, MasterCard or Visa. Transaction fees apply on all EFTPOS transactions.
Medicare online rebates
We process your Medicare claim for you. Your Medicare Rebate will go back to your bank account details held by Medicare Australia, normally within 24 hours.
To submit a Medicare rebate claim online, you must be registered, have your Medicare card and your doctor’s account – Find out more here or ask one of our friendly reception team for more information.
Results, referrals and prescriptions
Our doctors prefer to see all our patients – Please book an appointment when:
- Please ensure you book in for prescription repeats when you fill your last repeat. If you require a referral to a Specialist please ensure you make an appointment with your GP at least two weeks before your Specialist appointment. We can book an appointment in advance for you.
- If your prescription runs out, please inform our receptionists, we’ll accommodate you with the next appointment available
- All our doctors have access to your file, so if your doctor isn’t available another of the doctors will be able to renew your prescription
- Following up test results tests with your doctor – Please make an appointment on the day of your consultation unless advised by your doctor
- If your results are urgent, you will be contacted by the practice.
If you are unable to collect your prescriptions, please provide a signed consent form to keep on your file so a friend or relative can collect them.
Privacy policy
How we use your personal information
At the Entrance Medical Centre we work hard to ensure we keep your personal details private in line with The Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), which are contained in schedule 1 of the Privacy Act 1988. These principles amongst other items govern how health service providers must handle, use and manage personal information.
To find out more visit our – Privacy Policy.