Petersham Family Medical Centre is a bulk billing practice. All standard consults are fully bulk billed for all eligible patients who have a valid Medicare card. Medicare cards are required to be shown on each visit.
Private fees for patients who do not have a valid
Medicare card & for procedural services
A private fee will apply for all standard consults for all patients who do not have a valid Medicare card.
Certain medical procedures may also incur a private fee. Procedural fees vary with the nature and length of the particular service performed by the doctor. Your doctor will explain any additional costs to you and obtain your consent before undertaking any procedure or treatment.
You may be able to claim a rebate from Medicare (subject to eligibility) for procedural services offered at the practice that are billed as a private fee.
For your convenience, we can transmit your request for Medicare rebate electronically on the spot at the time of payment, eliminating the need to lodge your claim at a Medicare office and have your rebate paid into your nominated account by Medicare within a few days. Please ensure you have updated your bank details with Medicare and your address details are correct.
GP Services
The following fees will apply for standard consults for all patients who do not have a valid Medicare card.
| Consultation Type | Fee |
| 5 min In-Clinic/Telehealth Consult | $41.34 if not bulk billed/td> |
| 10 min In-Clinic/Telehealth Consult | $51.60 if not bulk billed |
| 15 min In-Clinic/Telehealth Consult | $66.99 if not bulk billed |
| 30 min In-Clinic/Telehealth Consult | $104.95 if not bulk billed |
| 40 min In-Clinic/Telehealth Consult | $205.50 if not bulk billed |
Health Assessment
| Patient Criteria | Consultation Type | Nurse | Doctor | Fee |
| 40-49 year old health check (one only) | Standard health assessment lasting more than 30 mins but less than 45 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | $135.20 if not bulk billed |
| Seniors check for patients 75+(Annually) | Prolonged health assessment lasting more than 60 mins | 40 mins | 30 mins | $263.55 if not bulk billed |
| Patients on 5 or more medications | Domiciliary Medication Management Review | $151.75 if not bulk billed |
Head to Toe Health Check
| Age Group | Nurse | Doctor | Fee |
| 20yrs – 44 yrs | 30 mins | 30 mins | $198 OR $246.25 (with ECG) if not bulk billed |
| 45yrs – 74 yrs | 40 mins | 60 mins | $258 OR $306.25 (with ECG) if not bulk billed/td> |
Home Visits within hours
(within 3km of Petersham Family Medical Centre)
| Consultation Type | Time | Private Fees |
| Home Visit Level B (23) | Less than 20 minutes | $150 if not bulk billed |
| Home Visit Level C (36) | 20-30 minutes | $200 if not bulk billed |
| Home Visit Level D (44) | Over 40 mins | $300 if not bulk billed |
After hour’s home visits outside our trading hours: Sydney Medical Service – Ph: (02) 8724 6300.
Procedure/Additional Services Fees
Before undergoing any medical procedure you must have an initial consultation to discuss the procedure with the doctor.
| Iron Infusion – (Rebate $110.50 if eligible) | $318.35 |
| Antenatal Shared Care (Rebate $53.7 if eligible) | $95.75 |
| Blood collection for blood tests – Facility Fee (Applies outside the hours of 9am-1pm on Mon, Wed & Fri) |
$48.75 |
| Private Flu Vaccination- (Price of vaccine) | TBA |
| Other Private Vaccinations- Price of Vaccine | TBA |
| ECG (Heart Test) – Facility Fee | $35 |
| Spirometry (Lung Function Test)- Facility Fee | $35 |
| STI (Sexually transmitted infections) Screening – (Rebate $42.85 if eligible) | $98.80 |
| PAP Smear- (Rebate $42.85 if eligible) | $98.80 |
| Pregnancy Test – Facility Fee | $20 |
| Implanon Insertion – (Rebate $40.55 if eligible) | $133.70 |
| Implanon Removal – (Rebate $69.2 if eligible) | $154.20 |
| Insertion of intrauterine device- (Rebate $82.60 if eligible) | $256.8 |
| Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)- (Rebate $42.85 if eligible) | $133.70 |
| Laceration repair/suturing- $100 to $300 (Rebate Variable if eligible) | TBA |
| Minor Surgery (lump/bump surgical removal)- $100 to $300 (Rebate-Variable if eligible) | TBA |
| Wound dressings – Facility Fee | $35 |
| Suture removal – Facility Fee | $35 |
| Ear syringing – Facility Fee | $50 |
| Lactation Consult – (Rebate $42.85 if eligible) | $95.75 |
| Skin Check/Skin Cancer Checks- From $102 (Rebate Variable if eligible) | TBA |
| Molescreen/Mole Mapping- From $102 (Rebate Variable if eligible) | TBA |
| Cryotherapy – From $102 (Rebate Variable if eligible) | TBA |
| Cautery – From $102 (Rebate Variable if eligible) | TBA |
| Excision – From $102 (Rebate Variable if eligible) | TBA |
| Biopsy Skin/Mole – From $102 (Rebate Variable if eligible) | TBA |
| Other services | TBA |
Medico-legal fees
| Consultation Type | Time | Private
Fees |
Medicare Rebate | Your Contribution |
| RTA Driving Medical Exam | $165+GST | nil | $165+GST | |
| Pre – Employment Medical Exam | $240+GST | nil | $240+GST | |
| Dive Medical
Recreational: 30mins Nurse + 20 mins Dr |
$170 | nil | $170
(+$21.65 if ECG) +GST |
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| Dive Medical
Commercial : 30mins Nurse + 30 mins Dr |
$255 | $255
(+$21.65 if ECG) +GST |
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| Aeronautical Medical
Class 1: 30 mins Nurse + 25 mins Dr |
$255 | nil | $255
(+$21.65 if ECG) +GST |
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| Aeronautical Medical
Class 1: 30 mins Nurse + 20 mins Dr |
$225 | nil | $225
(+$21.65 if ECG) +GST |
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| Worker’s compensation/ Insurance medical
(If your consultation is related to worker’s compensation/insurance medical, you will need to inform your Employer prior to the consultation and give us your employer’s contact details including relevant claim number, case manager’s name and contact details for verification to arrange payment through Workcover/relevant Insurance Company. |
Medicare rebate is not available for these services – normally paid by Work Cover/relevant Insurance Company if claim is approved, otherwise patient is responsible for payment. |
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Dietitians
| Consultation Type | Time | Private Fees |
| New Patient | 60 minutes | $179 if not bulk billed |
| Standard appointment | 30 minutes | $90 if not bulk billed |
Physiotherapists
| Consultation Type | Time | Private Fees |
| New Patient | 60 minutes | $179 if not bulk billed |
| Standard appointment | 30 minutes | $90 if not bulk billed |
Clinical Psychologists
| Consultation Type | Time | Private Fees |
| New Patient | 90 minutes | $230 if not bulk billed |
| Standard appointment | 60 minutes | $205 if not bulk billed |
Podiatrists
| Consultation Type | Time | Private Fees |
| New Patient | 60 minutes | $179 if not bulk billed |
| Standard appointment | 30 minutes | $90 if not bulk billed |
Overseas Patients
If you are not from one of the countries covered by an RHCA (Reciprocal Health Care Agreements), you will need to pay for the full cost of your care. If you have private health insurance, the insurance company may cover some of this cost.
Medico-legal reports
A Medicare rebate is not available for preparation of most medico-legal reports such as medical reports for legal purposes, RTA Driving Medical Exam, Pre – Employment Medical Exam, Dive Medicals, Aeronautical Medicals, Worker’s compensation/ Insurance medical. These services are privately billed and will attract GST.
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.
Treatment Room/Procedural Fees
There is a nominal charge for medical consumable items (i.e. dressings) and for the nurse assisting in some procedures such as minor surgical procedures such as sutures, mole removal and abscess drainage. These prices can range from $16 – $50. Your doctor will explain any additional costs to you and obtain your consent before undertaking any procedure or treatment.
Before undergoing any medical procedure you must have an initial consultation to discuss the procedure with the doctor.
Transfer of Medical Records
This medical centre will provide, on receipt of a formal request from your new doctor, a copy or summary of your medical file. There is a fee of $87.95 incl GST for this service.
Cancellation/Non Attendance & Refund Fees:
If you are unable to attend or wish to reschedule your appointment please inform us as soon as possible on (02) 9560 8207 to avoid late cancellation/non-attendance fees.
If you wish to cancel any GP appointments, we require at least three hours’ notice, and at least 24 hours’ notice for appointments with Psychologists, Podiatrists, Dietitians and Physiotherapists. This enables us to reschedule the day for other patients.
Failure to give the required notice will result in the following cancellations fees –
- GPs – $42.85
- Podiatrists, Dietitians and Physiotherapists – $52.95
- Psychologists – $84.80
- Clinical Psychologists – $124.50
Further appointments will not be booked until payment has been made.
Please note that in the case of refunds, you will be charged an administration and processing fee of $2.50
Payment options
Payment is required at the time of consultation/service, as we do not issue accounts. We accept cash, major credit cards and EFTPOS. We do not accept cheques.
A more complete price list for the full range of consultations, procedures, and vaccines can be obtained at the practice reception. All prices listed on this website are subject to change from time to time as per management decision.