Fees

Kareela Family Practice is committed to delivering the highest standard of healthcare. To support this, we introduced a 2-tier, time-based, private billing system in July 2024.

We believe that charging based on consultation time enables us to provide more comprehensive care.

Brief appointment

Item 3

< 6 minutes

from $55*

For copies of lost prescriptions, pathology form, or changes to referral name.


In practice: $55

Telephone: $55

Child <6: $45

Medicare rebate: $ 20.05

Standard appointment

Item 23

6 to 14 minutes

from $98*

For general concerns, new prescriptions, and minor issues.


In practice: $98

Telephone: $98

Child <6: $75

Medicare rebate: $43.90

Standard appointment

Item 23

15 to 19 minutes

from $125*

For a more complex concern, new prescriptions, and minor issues.


In practice $125

Telephone: $125

Child <6: $95

Medicare rebate: $43.90

Long appointment

Item 36

20 to 29 minutes

from $175*

For cervical smears, mulitiple or more complex concern.


In practice: $175

Telephone: $175

Child <6: $130

Medicare rebate: $84.90


Long appointment

Item 36

30 to 39 minutes

from $210*

For multiple concerns, mental health, or new workers compensaton.


In practice: $210

Telephone: $210

Child <6: $160

Medicare rebate: $84.90

Extended appointment

Item 44

40 to 49 minutes

from $252*

For a more complex consultation or comprehensive cases.


In practice $252

Telephone: $252

Child <6: $200

Medicare rebate: $125.10

Extended appointment

Item 44

50 to 59 minutes

from $275*

For a more complex consultation or comprehensive cases.


In practice: $275

Telephone: $275

Child <6: $225

Medicare rebate: $125.10

ADHD

Initial appointment and 12 month reviews with Dr Vicky Hillier, Dr Vandana Pala and Dr Marc Bastawrous only.


from  $210*

In practice: $210

Telephone: not available

Child > 6

Mediare rebate: $84.90

Disclaimer

Kareela Family Practice is a predominately private billing practice. All fees and billing timeframes vary depending on your unique health care needs.

* All fees payable on the day.

* All fees and billings are at the discretion of the treating doctor.

Updates

More services coming. Stay tuned.


Consumables

Variable costs are dependent upon your health needs, materials used and complexity. We encourage patients to discuss costs with your doctor.


Examples:

  • Liquid nitrogen
  • Wound dressings
  • Skin procedures
  • Iron infusions

Updates

More services coming. Stay tuned