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
$55
For copies of lost prescriptions, pathology form, or changes to referral name.
In practic: $55
Telephone: $55
Child <6: $45
Medicare rebate: $ 20.05
Standard appointment
Item 23
6 to 14 minutes
$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
$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
$175
For cervical smears, mulitiple or more complex concern.
In practic: $175
Telephone: $175
Child <6: $130
Medicare rebate: $84.90
Long appointment
Item 36
30 to 39 minutes
$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
$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
$275
For a more complex consultation or comprehensive cases.
In practic: $275
Telephone: $275
Child <6: $225
Medicare rebate: $125.10
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
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 and billings are at the discretion of the treating doctor.
