Tarneit doctors Fees & Appointments
Fees and Payments
Fees
At Tarneit Doctors we bulk bill everyone with valid Medicare Card.
If you do not have a valid medicare card, payment is required on the day of consultation via cash or EFTPOS. Please see the private patient out of pocket costs on Tarneit Doctors Private Fee List.
Any workers compensation patients are required to pay their accounts at the time of consultation unless they have a letter of liability or claim number from their insurance company.
| Service | Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of pocket cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Infusion | $191.40 | $41.40 | $150.00 |
| Wedge resection | $241.40 | $41.40 | $200.00 |
|
Skin excision (Minimum fee- depending on complexity) |
$141.40 (Minimum fee) |
$41.40 |
$100.00 (Minimum fee) |
| Punch biopsy | $91.40 | $41.40 | $50.00 |
| Implanon insertion/removal | $141.40 | $41.40 | $100.00 |
| Implanon insertion only | $91.40 | $41.40 | $50.00 |
| Implanon removal only | $91.40 | $41.40 | $50.00 |
| Commercial driver medical | $150.00 | N/A | $150.00 |
|
Emergency/other procedures (Minimum fee- depending on complexity) |
$141.40 (Minimum fee) |
$41.40 |
$100.00 (Minimum fee) |
|
Private patient (no Medicare) Phone Consultation |
$70.00 | N/A | $70.00 |
|
Private patient (no Medicare) Consultation fee <6 minutes |
$40.00 | N/A | $40.00 |
|
Private patient (no Medicare) Consultation fee up to 20 minutes |
$70.00 | N/A | $70.00 |
|
Private patient (no Medicare) Consultation fee 20-40 minutes |
$105.00 | N/A | $105.00 |
|
Private patient (no Medicare) Consultation fee >40 minutes |
$145.00 | N/A | $145.00 |
Payment is required on the day of the procedure via cash or EFT, thank you.
Making Payments
Payment is required on the day of consultation if you do not have a valid Medicare Card. Payment can be made by Cash, EFTPOS or Credit Card.
Any workers compensation patients are required to pay their accounts at the time of consultation unless they have a letter of liability or claim number from their insurance company.
Appointments
Walk-ins
All walk in patients are welcome but priority will be given to patients who have made bookings.
Appointments
If you need more time with your GP please book a long consultation. Our appointment system caters for all appointment types, urgent appointments will be seen by the next available GP. Please always advice reception if you require a urgent appointment.
Waiting Times
We apologise if you are asked to wait at Tarneit Doctors, sometimes GP’s are delayed due to complex medical issues. We thank you for your patience.
After Hours
For after hours care please call DoctorDoctor on 13 26 60
Translator Services
Telephone Translation 131 450
Auslan Interpreter 1300 287 526
Emergencies
Please call Triple Zero (000) or go to your nearest hospital.
The closest hospital to the centre is;
Weribee Mercy Hospital,
300-310 Princes Hey,
Weeibee VIC 3030
(03) 8754 3000