General Practice Fees
(effective from July 2024)
| Consultation Type | Non member fee | UFS member fee* | Medicare rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Practice standard consultation | $91.15 | $86.00 | $42.85 |
| General Practice long consultation | $161.45 | $153.00 | $82.90 |
| Prolonged consultation | $237.45 | $225.00 | $122.15 |
| Women’s health consultation* | $35.00 | $30.00 | N/A |
*Women’s health consultations available only at Doveton St UFS Medical and Sebastopol UFS Medical.
| Consultation Type | UFS member gap* |
|---|---|
| General Practice standard consultation | $43.15 |
| General Practice long consultation | $70.10 |
| Prolonged consultation | $102.85 |
- 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellation or rescheduling of all appointments. Late cancellation and non-attendance fees apply.
- *UFS members receive 10% discount off the ‘gap’ (the outstanding amount after any Medicare rebates) of all general practice consultations (excluding consultations with Drs Bongiorno and Al-Taie at Sebastopol).
- Additional charges apply for procedures, dressings and vaccinations.
- If you are referred for investigative tests or specialist treatment, please ask your practitioner about costs that may arise.
- All patients are asked to settle their account on the day of their consultation
If you would like any information regarding fees, please phone our reception staff.
Bulk Billing
We understand that the cost of living is impacting many in our community. At UFS Medical, we provide the highest quality care while ensuring it is accessible to as many people as possible. Bulk-billing is available to the following patients:
- Pensioners
- Healthcare Card Holders
- DVA Card Holders
- Children under the age of 16
Allied Health services at Doveton Street UFS Medical
Physiotherapy
| Initial consultation | $110.00 |
|---|---|
| New problem consultation | $110.00 |
| Review consultation | $100.00 |
Dietitian
| Initial consultation | $120.00 |
|---|---|
| Review consultation | $76.00 |
Podiatry
| Standard fee | Concession | |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | $100.00 | $85.00 |
| Review consultation | $90.00 | $80.00 |
*Please note concession rate is available for appointments with Ben Du only.
Diabetes Educator
Li Yen Hoo (Credentialed Diabetes Educator/Accredited Pharmacist)
| Standard fee | Concession | Medicare rebate* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 minute consultation | $90.00 | $80.00 | $60.35 |
*to claim the Medicare rebate, patients must have a Diabetes Care Plan.
Allied Health services at Sebastopol and Windermere Street UFS Medical
Diabetes Nurse Practitioner
Liz Kinnersly is a credentialed Diabetes Educator/Nurse Practitioner. Liz can provide diabetes care to patients in two capacities:
Diabetes Educator
Patients on a Diabetes Care Plan are eligible for a Medicare rebate. Patients without a Diabetes Care Plan are required to pay the standard fee.
| Standard fee | Concession fee | Medicare rebate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Education consultation | $90.00 | $80 | $60.35 |
Diabetes Nurse Practitioner
Patients are required to have a referral from their GP to claim the Medicare rebate. The referral form is available here. All visits to see Liz as a Nurse Practitioner are eligible for a Medicare rebate. Bulk billing is available to pensioners and Healthcare Card holders.
| Standard fee | Medicare rebate | |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner Initial Consultation | $90.00 | $73.80 |
| Nurse Practitioner Review Consultation | $70.00 | $50.05 |