The fees below are listed as a guide only as most of the GPs at Gerringong Medical Practice are independent contractors. Please phone if you require more information.
You may be eligible for a discounted fee if you are have an eligible concession card.
Generally, there is no out-of-pocket cost for:
- Children under the age of 16 years (if they have a Medicare card) with the exception of procedures, Saturday mornings and after-hours
- DVA card holders, for eligible services
- Immunisations
- Nurse services (that do not include more expensive dressings)
- Chronic disease care plans
- Health assessments
| Standard consultations, face-to-face, telephone or telehealth (Monday to Friday) | Standard Fee | Discounted Fee | Medicare Rebate |
| Brief | $58 | $46 | $18.95 |
| Short (single issue up to 20 minutes) | $92 | $80 | $41.40 |
| Long (multiple issues, >20 minutes) | $138 | $126 | $80.10 |
| Extended (multiple issues, >40 minutes) | $188 | $176 | $118.00 |
| Saturday morning consultations, face-to-face, telephone or telehealth (no discounted fees) | Standard Fee | Medicare Rebate |
| Brief | $68 | $18.95 |
| Short (single issue up to 20 minutes) | $102 | $41.40 |
| Long (multiple issues, >20 minutes) | $148 | $80.10 |
Prescription ONLY phone appointments
For regular prescription renewal only (excluding Authority scripts and pain management medication).
Your doctor may recommend that you make a later appointment to ensure your safety and quality health care, for example, having your blood pressure checked for a blood pressure medication. Your doctor will be unable to attend to any other issues in this appointment. If you have other issues, then please make a standard consultation (short or long appointment).
| Standard fee | Your Medicare rebate |
| $33.95 | $18.85 |
Nurse wound care
You will not be charged any out-of-pocket expense for wounds that are assessed, managed and dressed by our highly skilled nurses in conjunction with your doctor, with the exception of specialised dressings (which are provided at wholesale price). Alternatively, you can provide your own dressings in which case there will be no out-of-pocket expense. For our DVA covered patients we may be able to provide you with a prescription for some dressings.
| Out-of-pocket fee | Full fee |
| $10 + dressing cost | Determined by Medicare rebate |
OTHER FEES
Skin Procedures
| Standard Gap | Discounted Gap | Full fee |
| $100 (max.) | $85 (max.) | The full fee is determined by the Medicare rebate payable and will vary according to your procedure and eligibility. |
No skin procedures will be bulk-billed. However, there will be no fees charged for standard after care such as the removal of sutures.
Iron/other Infusions
| Standard Gap | Discounted Gap | Full fee |
| $135 + prescription | $120 + prescription | The full fee is determined by the Medicare rebate payable and can vary according to your procedure and eligibility. Please enquire at reception for an estimate. |
Ear microsuction
| Standard Gap | Discounted Gap | Full fee |
| $70 | $60 | The full fee is determined by the Medicare rebate payable and can vary according to your procedure and eligibility. Please enquire at reception for an estimate. |
Mirena IUD insertion
| Standard Gap | Discounted Gap | Full fee |
| $60 + Mirena kit | $50 + Mirena kit | The full fee is determined by the Medicare rebate payable and can vary according to your procedure. Please enquire at reception for an estimate. |
Payment
Payment at the time of your consultation is required and can by made by cash, cheque, credit card or EFTPOS. We can send your Medicare claim electronically and, if your banking details are registered with Medicare, you will receive your rebate into your bank account usually within 48 hours or if you have a debit card we can have your rebate paid instantly.