Appointments
The practitioners consulting from South Coast Medical facilities operate on a private billing basis. Fees will vary depending on your chosen practitioner. As a base rate, a standard consultation Monday to Friday (Item 23) is $98* and for pensioners and health care card holders it is $93* during weekday business hours.
Some of the doctors consulting at South Coast bulk bill for children 15 years and under Monday to Friday - please check with reception when booking appointments.
Note: Children are not be automatically bulk billed by Dr. Addison, Dr. Priestley, Dr. Flanagan, Dr. Romain or Dr. Flynn and a private fee may be charged.
Saturday mornings are charged at $105* for a standard consultation (except in the case of a public holiday where public holiday rates apply). Children are privately billed on a Saturday morning at a rate of $85* with a Medicare rebate of $42.85.
*Please be aware that the practitioners will advise reception of their billing requirements for each consultation, their billing policy is at their discretion and not that of South Coast Medical.
The general practitioners are very busy and at times are booked well in advance. If you are unable to make your appointment please endeavour to cancel your appointment either by calling the clinic or via Hotdoc 24 hours prior to your appointment time. Late cancellations or missed appointments may be subject to a non attendance fee of $50-100. This is at the discretion of the consulting practitioner.
Payment is required at the time of consultation. The practitioners accept cash, cheque (by prior arrangement only), major credit cards and EFTPOS. The current fee schedule for standard consultations is available in the patient reception and waiting room areas.
Online bookings can be made via the HotDoc booking system. Click on your preferred clinic below to see available appointment times with your chosen practitioner.
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