Payment Information
Forrest Road Medical Centre is a mixed billing practice that provides bulk billing to pensioners and children under 16 years.
Bulk billing is when a medical provider doesn’t bill you, the patient, but instead bills Medicare directly, accepting the Medicare benefit as full payment.
Consultation Fees
We are a mixed billing practice that provides bulk billing to:
- Pensioners
- Veteran affairs
- Children under 16 years.
- Please note the exception of Dr Wong who charges privately at a reduced fee to children
* Health care card holders are charged a reduced fee
* ALL Telehealth appointments are privately charged, this includes pensioners.
* Appointments for results incur fees.
* Bulk billing will be at the discretion of the Doctors, please ask our friendly, reception staff for further information.
All SATURDAY appointments are Privately Billed.
– No bulkbilling available – Private fees apply to all patients A reduced rate of $70 for Pensioners, Healthcare card holders & children under 16 yrs for standard appointments.
Medicare rebate $41.20 – Out of pocket cost $28.80
Doctor’s Fees
| Dr Shahab Taj – Dr Fatima Stanakzai Dr Yin Kwan Wong – Dr Nicole Afonso Conradie |
Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket Cost to Patient |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Patients (1st Visit) | $125.00 | $79.70 | $45.30 |
| Standard | $88.00 | $41.20 | $46.80 |
| Long | $125.00 | $79.70 | $45.30 |
| Extended | $160.00 | $117.40 | $42.60 |
| HCC Holders – Standard Appointment | $68.00 | $41.20 | $26.80 |
Procedure’s, consumable’s or treatment room fees may also apply, please check with staff.
Each doctor reserves the right to vary fees at their own discretion, consultation fees vary and are a guide only.
How Does Bulk Billing Work?
In a practice where bulk billing is featured, this means that you pass your right to a Medicare benefit on to your service provider, allowing Medicare to pay your doctor directly. This allows you to visit your doctor without any out-of-pocket expense.
Want to Learn More?
Our practice has had the confidence of the Padbury community for over a decade; we’d like to warmly welcome you to also be a part of our family-friendly centre. We have an array of comprehensive services for every age, gender and condition.
Contact us today for a convenient booking!
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