PRACTICE FEES
Hornsby Fountain Medical Centre is a privately owned and operated practice. We aim to be a caring, quality provider of comprehensive medical services to the community of Hornsby. Doctors providing services at Hornsby Fountain Medical Centre operate on a mixed billing model and set their own fees. Consultation fees reflect the complexity, time taken to consult with you, and your doctor’s estimate of the time to be taken to complete related administration/referrals. HotDoc fees and merchant fees may apply (please note these fees are imposed by the payment platform or bank).
Monday to Saturday Appointments
Bulk billing is available for children aged under 16yo, and Pension Card holders for standard consults, for all other patients, fees usually apply. A standard consult is $80 with Medicare Rebate $43.90, see the table below for common consult fees. If you are currently experiencing financial hardship please speak with your doctor.
Sunday and Public Holidays
Private fee payable for all patients (approx. gap $45 after Medicare rebate).
"Walk in" Consultations
Private fee payable for all patients (approx. gap $36-45 after Medicare rebate).
New Patients and Inactive Patients
All new patients pay for their first appointment at the practice. Inactive patients who have not attended the practice in > 12 months pay for their returning consult (excluding flu and covid vaccines).
Common Consult Fees:
Telehealth
Private fee $80 (Medicare rebate $43.90 if you have attended the practice in the last 12 months). For this appointment type we require pre-authorisation of your card details before your consultation.
Dr Geoffrey Darvas
Appointments with our children's doctor incur a private fee unless you have a Pension/Health Care Card.
Please note initial consultations are 30mins (Fee $140 with Medicare rebate $84.90).
Dr Darvas consults with children and adolescents up to 19yo.
Procedure/Treatment Room Fees
Please note fees apply for all patients for skin biopsies/excisions, minor surgical procedures, wound repair and/or dressings, ear syringing, ECG, and Spirometry.
Travel Consults
Private fee payable (approx. gap $40) - includes GP consult and time with or Registered Nurse to administer vaccinations. Please note travel vaccines are a private cost, not covered by Medicare.
Health Assessments and Care Plans
We offer bulk billed appointments for care plan preparation, annual health checks for 45-49 year olds, as well as health assessments for patients aged 75 and over. Please discuss with your regular GP.
Non-Attendance Fees
If you are unable to attend an appointment, please call our reception staff to reschedule at least 2 hours before for GP consultations - if you do not provide adequate notice a $50 fee applies. MediPhysio requires 24 hours notice for any changes, our Psychologists require 48 hours or fees apply.