Nova Medical Centre provides a mix of private and bulk billed consultations.
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Weekends: 9:00am – 5:00pm (may vary due to doctor availability)
Public Holidays: 9:00am – 5:00pm (may vary due to doctor availability)
All fees vary according to the complexity of the consultation.
| Consult Type | Fee Range | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consult | $85.00 – $110.00 | $43.90 | $41.10 – $66.10 |
| Long Consult | $135.00 – $160.00 | $84.90 | $50.10 – $75.10 |
| Standard Consult (Weekend/Public Holidays) | $110.00 – $135.00 | $57.15 | $52.85 – $77.85 |
| Long Consult (Weekend/Public Holidays) | $160.00 – $180.00 | $98.00 | $62.00 – $82.00 |
These fees also apply to telephone consultations.
A discounted fee may apply at the discretion of the treating doctor.
Consultation Fees:
Fees vary depending on the length and complexity of the consultation and are determined by the GP.
Payment:
Payment is required on the day of your consultation and can be made by cash, EFTPOS or credit card (excluding Diners Club and American Express).
Specific Medicare Items:
Some consultations may be bulk billed at the GP’s discretion. A valid Medicare card and concession card (where applicable) must be presented upon arrival.
WorkCover, MVIT & Insurance:
Consultation accounts must be paid by the patient on the day of the appointment. Patients are responsible for seeking reimbursement directly from their insurer.
Weekend & Public Holiday Appointments:
All weekend and public holiday appointments are privately billed. Appointment times advertised may vary due to doctor availability.
Cancellation / Did Not Attend (DNA) Fee:
A fee of $40.00 applies if an appointment is not cancelled by 3:00pm on the day before the appointment. A minimum of 2 hours’ notice is required to change or cancel an appointment. Patients will be notified of the fee by phone and invoice. Outstanding fees must be paid before the next appointment.
Transfer of Medical Records:
- Electronic records (XML/HTML only): $40.00
- Hard copy records: $50.00 (an additional $1.00 per page applies after 150 pages)
- Nova Medical Centre does not upload medical records to USB devices.
- Please allow up to 30 days after full payment has been received for processing.
Payment is required on the day of the consult and can be made by cash, EFTPOS or Credit Card. Workers compensation & motor vehicle accident patients are required to pay their accounts at the time of consult until a letter of liability is produced from their insurance company. Driving license medicals, corporate & insurance medicals and any other medical where forms are needing to be filled are privately charged for all patients with payment required on the day of the consult. These consults will NOT be Bulk-Billed
** All patients eligible to be bulk-billed should have a Valid Medicare card.