New Patients (FAQ)
Medicare stipulates that for a patient to be seen by a specialist, the patient must have a referral from a General Practitioner for medicare rebate to be paid. If you do not have a referral you will have to pay the full consultation fee.
Fee Structure
Medicare does not completely cover the costs of your consultation as set by the Australian Medical Association.
For this reason modest GAP payments are charged for all consultations.
The cost of all procedures will be discussed beforehand and you will receive a written quotation.
What to bring to your first appointment
- Referral letter from your GP
- Medicare card
- Details of your private insurance
- A list of current medications
- Any relevant X-rays or Investigations
Superannuation used for Surgery
Under certain circumstances, superannuation may be released early to help cover the costs of certain medical conditions.
More information can be found on this web page. http://www.apra.gov.au/Superannuation/Early-Release-of-Superannuation-Benefits.cfm