Fees
FEE SCHEDULE
Starhill Medical Centre is a family friendly mixed billing practice from 5th September 2023. We offer wide range of services to looks after your health (physical, emotional and social) wellbeing. Our doctors and nurses are highly qualified. We pride in providing quality care to our local community and surrounding suburbs.
Monday – Friday
| Consult Type | Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consult (up to 20 mins) | $65 | $41.20 | $23.80 |
| Long Consult (20-40 mins) | $120 | $79.70 | $40.30 |
| Telehealth | $65 | $41.20 | $23.80 |
The majority of our services are still BULK BILLED from Monday – Saturday:
We will continue to bulk bill patients 16 years and under, anyone with a valid Concession/Health Care Card/Pension Card and DVA card holders.
Saturday – Before 1pm
| Consult Type | Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consult (up to 20 mins) | $65 | $41.20 | $23.80 |
| Long Consult (20-40 mins) | $120 | $79.70 | $40.30 |
| Telehealth | $65 | $41.20 | $23.80 |
Saturday – After 1pm
| Consult Type | Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consult (up to 20 mins) | $80 | $53.65 | $26.35 |
| Long Consult (20-40 mins) | $135 | $92.00 | $43.00 |
The following are NOT bulk billed:
Payment Methods
The Practice accepts Cash, EFTPOS, Mastercard and Visa.
(AMEX, Diners and Cheques are NOT accepted ).
Please note a valid Medicare Card is required for all medicare rebates.
Telehealth
Changes to Telehealth (Effective 1st November 2023)
Please be advised that Medicare is introducing new changes in regards to Telehealth from 1st November 2023. The process to Bulk Bill Telehealth services is going to be much complicated and a tedious process for the patients, doctors and practice due to the newly introduced administration needs.
Because of this, from 1st November 2023 All Telehealth services will be Private Billed at Starhill Medical Centre in order to make things easier and comfortable for our patients. As usual, patients with valid Medicare cards will receive their respective rebates. Thank you for your support and we focus very much to make things easier and comfortable for our patients.
Transfer of Records
TO Starhill Medical Centre FROM another General Practice
If you have previously attended another GP clinic for your healthcare, you might like to request that they send a copy of your medical records to us so that we have a more complete picture of your health information. This includes information such as your medications, past history and immunisation records. Most medical centre will charge you a fee for sending a copy of medical records.
FROM Starhill Medical Centre TO another General Practice:
If you would like to move your records from Starhill Medical Centre to a different GP clinic, you need to get the other medical centre to send us a request form and we will organise transfer.
In accordance with regulations, a request to transfer medical records must be signed by the patient giving us authority to transfer their records.
The request form should contain:
- the name of the receiving practitioner or practice.
- the details of the patient who is requesting the transfer record
- the signed consent for the transfer or records by the patient requesting the transfer.
There is a fee for the transfer of medical records. Our Practice will send out an invoice to the patient prior to sending the medical records and once the fee has been paid we process the request at the most reasonable time possible. Contact our reception team for more details if required.
Emergencies
Please dial 000 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department if you have:
- suspect a heart attack
- chest pains
- severe bleeding
- serious breathing problems
- poisoning
- anything you consider as life threatening
Policies
New Patient
If you are a new patient at Starhill Medical Centre and have made an appointment, we advise you to come to our Medical Centre 10 minutes earlier, so that you can complete our patient registration form
Privacy Policy
Your medical record is treated strictly confidential in this practice. It is the policy of this practice that it will not be shared with any unauthorised person as to maintain the security of your personal health information at all times. These information is to be made available only to authorised members of staff.
Appointment
The standard appointment is around 10 to 15 minutes. Longer appointments are available. Please discuss with our friendly and helpful receptionist when you are booking your appointment.
Walk-Ins
Priority is given to patients who has made relevant appointment. We will still assist our best to see Walk Ins. Please speak to our friendly and helpful receptionist to see how best she can assist you if you need to see a doctor and do not have an appointment.
Medical Certificates
Medical certificates will not be issued for non-medical reasons. Medical Certificates cannot be backdated, thus requires visits to be done by patients at time of illness.
Test Results
Test results will not be delivered over the telephone. You will need to make an appointment to see a doctor to obtain the test results. This is important as results require to be discussed with a doctor to obtain better clarity and next step. It is also important as to safe guard your privacy.
Repeat Prescriptions
A consultation with the Doctor is required before repeat prescriptions are given.
Did Not Attend (DNA) and Cancellation Policy
We will charge a fee of $50.00 if appointments are not attended and if no cancellation is done 3 hours prior to the appointment time. For morning appointments between 8.30am to 12.30pm, cancellations need to be done the day prior during our opening hours.
